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Trade unions negotiating on environmental issues in the world of work

The ‘Trade Unions Going Green’ booklet is for workers’ organisations interested in the potential of a just transition. The booklet offers practical information for ensuring this for workers.

10 months ago

A trade union approach to addressing gender-based violence in health settings

by Nina Benjamin care economy / collective impact initiative / gender based violence / health sector / occupational health and safety

In a society that does not value the work of caring, unions can lead social action initiatives to reduce violence in health facilities by drawing a direct relationship between the devaluing of the reproductive work of healthcare workers and the rising levels of GBV in the health system.

Healthcare workers at risk in a society that does not value the work of caring

by admin care economy / collective impact initiative / gender based violence / health sector / occupational health and safety

Lessons from a pilot social action initiative to reduce violence in a health institution in Gauteng.

Trade Unions Going Green – Environmental issues in the world of work

by admin climate change / decent work agenda / fourth industrial revolution / green collective bargaining / just transition / occupational health and safety

Trade Unions Going Green booklet seeks to encourage unions to initiate campaigns to address environmental issues in the workplace. The booklet will help to put unions in a position to engage in dialogue for sustainable development policies, while representing the interests and needs of workers.

1 year ago

What you need to know about negotiating better conditions at work

by admin collective bargaining support / conditions of employment / labour law / minimum wages / Negotiator's Guide / occupational health and safety / wages

A framework for negotiating conditions at work, no matter where the workplace is located, no matter what the status of workers, and no matter how unorganised workers are.

2 years ago

Health and safety training manual for union educators

by admin collective bargaining support / covid-19 / occupational health and safety / workers' education

This training manual can be used to support shop stewards in ensuring safety at the workplace during the Covid-19 pandemic and beyond.

3 years ago

How to become an effective shop steward during the covid-19 crisis

by Lebogang Mulaisi collective bargaining support / Coronavirus / covid-19 / labour law / occupational health and safety

The new workplace issues presented by the covid-19 pandemic require shop stewards to be proficient with the guidelines and direction for Occupational Health and Safety (OHS).

3 years ago

Health and safety training manual for trade unions

Behavioural change in the workplace: Health and safety training manual for trade union educators

by admin collective bargaining support / Coronavirus / covid-19 / occupational health and safety / workers' education

This training manual is for educators in unions to use as a guide for training and supporting shop stewards on staying safe in workplaces during Covid-19 and beyond.

Behavioural change in the workplace: Health and safety training manual

by admin Coronavirus / covid-19 pandemic / occupational health and safety / workers' education

This training manual is for educators in unions, companies and other resource organisations to use as a guide to train and support employees, shop stewards and other worker representatives around staying safe in their workplaces during COVID-19 and beyond

4 years ago

Coronavirus: Getting Workplaces Ready

by admin collective bargaining support / Coronavirus / covid-19 / occupational health and safety

How to prevent the spread of the covid-19 in your workplace and the measures to take when travelling to work and organising organising meetings and events. Applying the OHS Act.

Tag: occupational health and safety

Trade unions negotiating on environmental issues in the world of work

A trade union approach to addressing gender-based violence in health settings

Healthcare workers at risk in a society that does not value the work of caring

Trade Unions Going Green – Environmental issues in the world of work

What you need to know about negotiating better conditions at work

Health and safety training manual for union educators

How to become an effective shop steward during the covid-19 crisis

Behavioural change in the workplace: Health and safety training manual for trade union educators

Behavioural change in the workplace: Health and safety training manual

Consolidated Covid-19 directions on occupational health and safety measures | October 2020

When the job hurts- Workplace injuries and disease among South Africa’s domestic workers

Workplace preparedness guide for COVID-19 | Department of Employment and Labour Advisory

Workplace preparedness guide for covid-19 | Department of Employment and Labour advisory

Getting your workplace ready for COVID-19 | A WHO advisory

Coronavirus: Getting Workplaces Ready

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