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8 hours ago

Free online courses for worker leaders and activists
by IFWEA digital literacy / Online Labour Academy / popular education / technology for trade unions / worker education
From basic computer skills to an upcoming course on climate justice, IFWEA’s online courses help build skills and strengthen union power. Education Manager Melanie Julie explains how the popular self-paced courses work and who they are for.
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2 weeks ago

Bargaining benchmarks for negotiators in South Africa
by George Mthethwa GDP / inflation / unemployment rate / wage bargaining / wages
Simplified data on inflation, wages, unemployment, and economic growth to support informed collective bargaining.
Bargaining Benchmarks | July 2025
by LRS GDP / inflation / unemployment rate / wage bargaining / wages
A resource for union negotiators in South Africa.
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3 weeks ago

Why the 6% wage increase at Transnet matters
by George Mthethwa collective bargaining / inflation / transport sector / wage bargaining
For the lowest-paid Transnet workers earning R12,577, a 6% increase adds just R711.
Inflation Monitor | May 2025
by LRS CPI / inflation / inflation monitor / wage bargaining
The consumer price index remained unchanged at 2,8% in May 2025.