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How reclaimers bargain | Struggles and successes of a worker organisation

Louis Mahlangu, Organiser at African Reclaimers Organisation (ARO), speaks about the organisation’s collective bargaining experience. ARO is the first to unite workers in South Africa’s landfills and streets.

7 months ago

Finding a support system at work: My experience as a lesbian worker in the retail sector

by Nina Benjamin discrimination / equality / homophobia / impact / inclusive workplace / LGBTI workers rights / LGBTI+ / retail sector

“I came out at home and then I came out at work,” says Sanna Patricia Sekaule (49), whose story illustrates the importance of family support and acceptance, and bringing your whole self to the workplace.

9 months ago

Trade union strategies for bargaining with foreign companies

by admin bargain / clover strike / impact / trade union strategies / wage negotiations

In November, workers at Israeli-owned dairy company, Clover, went on a prolonged strike. In this video, Cynthia Joyce, National Sector Organiser at the Food and Allied Workers Union (FAWU), notes four key lessons for worker organisations negotiating with foreign companies.

9 months ago

Wage Bargaining | Four lessons from trade unions in the public sector

by admin bargaining levels / collective bargaining agreements / impact / negotiating strategies / Negotiator's Guide / wage bargaining

Trade unions in the public sector want big changes in how the remuneration of their members is negotiated. In this video, HOSPERSA’s Chief Negotiator at the PSCBC, Suzan Ntlatleng, shares the key lessons learned during wage negotiations.

2 years ago

A facilitator’s reflection on old methods and new lessons for ending school-related gender-based violence in Africa

by Nina Benjamin education unions / gender equality / impact / peer learning process / school related gender based violence

Nina Benjamin, LRS Gender Equality Programme Leader, takes stock of her role supporting teacher trade unions in sub-Saharan Africa to create safe schools.

3 years ago

Secure in insecurity: Organising workers in South Africa’s private security industry

by Nelly Nyagah collective bargaining support / impact / organise / peer learning process / precarious employment

Amazing things can happen when a diverse group of worker representatives is given a safe space to be themselves. A safe space is good for learning, trying new roles and building solidarity.

5 years ago

Success Story – using a global framework agreement to organise Shoprite workers

by admin global framework agreement / impact / organising strategies / retail sector / shop stewards alliance support / transforming corporate governance

Can a global framework agreement help a union to organise? For Swaziland Commercial and Allied Workers Union, the answer is a resounding yes.

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How reclaimers bargain | Struggles and successes of a worker organisation

Finding a support system at work: My experience as a lesbian worker in the retail sector

Trade union strategies for bargaining with foreign companies

Wage Bargaining | Four lessons from trade unions in the public sector

Secure in insecurity: Organising workers in South Africa’s private security industry

Success Story – using a global framework agreement to organise Shoprite workers

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