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What do trade unions have to do with trade deals?

Trade is about capital and labour. Without workers at the table, inclusive growth is impossible. An update on trade union advocacy on the African Continental Free Trade Area.

1 month ago

How to participate in AfCFTA National Implementation Committees

by Nelly Nyagah afCFTA / AfCFTA toolkit / coalitions and alliances / decent work / international trade / labour provisions / national implementation committees / regional value chains / social dialogue / social protection

An advocacy toolkit to help unions engage effectively with the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).

2 months ago

The true value of Volunteer Food Handlers

by Nelly Nyagah care work / decent work / informalisation / National School Nutrition Programme / volunteer food handlers / vulnerable work

Volunteer Food Handlers in Gauteng strengthened their campaign for decent work under the National School Nutrition Programme in 2024.

3 months ago

Protecting workers’ rights in a liberalised services sector

by Stevie Snyman afCFTA / AfCFTA Protocols / decent work / non-tariff barriers / Protocol on Trade in Services / services sector

A Guide to the AfCFTA Protocol on Trade in Services highlights key concerns, opportunities and actions for trade unions.

A Guide to the AfCFTA Protocol on Trade in Services

by LRS afCFTA / AfCFTA Protocols / decent work / non-tariff barriers / Protocol on Trade in Services / services sector

A Guide to the AfCFTA Protocol on Trade in Services highlights key concerns, opportunities and actions for trade unions.

4 months ago

Women care workers organise for decent work

by Nelly Nyagah care work / collective bargaining and organising / community health workers / decent work / early child educators / feminist popular education / gender equality / impact / volunteer food handlers

Transforming public care work programmes in South Africa.

10 months ago

The ILO offers official guidance on living wages

by Global Labour Column decent standard of living / decent work / living wage / wages

A living wage should allow a worker to lead a decent life.

11 months ago

Trade unions negotiating international trade

by Nelly Nyagah afCFTA / collective bargaining / decent work / Free trade agreement / regional integration / social dialogue / trade and investment / trade unions in trade

The story of our work on the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) so far.

2 years ago

Equipping young women in the world of work

by LRS decent work / employment contract / gender equality / labour laws / young women workers

Young women workers are empowered in the world of work when they know and understand their rights and responsibilities.

[PDF] Volunteer Food Handlers: The hands and feet of the National School Nutrition Programme

by LRS care work / decent work / informalisation / National School Nutrition Programme / Power Up! / precarious employment / volunteer food handlers / women workers

The work of feeding millions of learners must be seen as work deserving of recognition, value and appropriate working conditions and salary.

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The true value of Volunteer Food Handlers

Protecting workers’ rights in a liberalised services sector

A Guide to the AfCFTA Protocol on Trade in Services

Women care workers organise for decent work

The ILO offers official guidance on living wages

Equipping young women in the world of work

[PDF] Volunteer Food Handlers: The hands and feet of the National School Nutrition Programme

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