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14 hours ago
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The meaning of ‘Climate Change’, ‘COP28’, and ‘Just Transition’
by Dr Salomé Teuteberg climate change / COP28 / green collective bargaining / just transition / social dialogue / sustainable development
Key terms you need to know in trade union advocacy on a greener future that protects workers.
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4 days ago
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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.
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5 days ago
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2023 Annual Report
by Trenton Elsely climate and just transition / collective bargaining and organising / corporate governance and ethical investment / future of work / gig economy / informalisation / technology for trade unions / trade and investment / Transforming unequal gender relations in the world of work
Look back on the highlights from the last year and get inspired by worker organisations changing the world of work for good.
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2 weeks ago
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What can trade unions do about Africa’s growing sovereign debt crisis?
by Hod Anyigba Bretton woods institutions / collective bargaining / economic crisis / inequality / social dialogue / sovereign debt.
A call to advocate for global financial system reforms to help African countries meet debt obligations.
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3 weeks ago
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Inflation report for trade union negotiators
by George Mthethwa CPI / inflation / inflation monitor / wage bargaining
A snapshot of inflation and some sub-indices from May 2023 to May 2024.
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Trade unions in the AfCFTA
“A continental free trade agreement requires a continental free trade union movement on the continent.”
Trade unions in the AfCFTA
A continental free trade agreement requires a continental free trade union movement on the continent.