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1 week ago
Trade unions to stand firm against rainbow capitalism and anti-LGBTI+ backlash at the ILGA World Conference
by LRS homophobia / ILGA World Conference / ILO Convention 190 / inclusion and diversity / LGBTI workers rights / rainbow capitalism
“We cannot allow rainbow flags to cloak labour exploitation.”
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1 week ago
Practical guide for implementing ILO Convention 190 in public sector workplaces
by Nina Benjamin GBVH / gender based violence and harassment / ILO Convention 190 / public sector
Ending violence and harassment in the world of work.
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3 weeks ago
Trade unions gear up for AfCFTA first review
by Nelly Nyagah AfCFTA Protocols / AfCFTA review / decent work agenda / ETUC / international labour migration / labour provisions / social dialogue
Unions reflect on past negotiations and their trade positioning as the AfCFTA approaches its first review.
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4 weeks ago
Inflation Monitor: How quickly are prices rising?
by George Mthethwa CPI / inflation / inflation monitor / wage bargaining
What has happened to inflation and selected sub-indices from June 2022 to August 2024.
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1 month ago
“Men in hard hats” industrial policy limits women
by Nokwanda Maseko construction sector / gender equality / gender mainstreaming / industrial sector / mining sector
We must move beyond talk and take action to improve women’s participation in industrial policy and the economy.
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1 month ago
Understanding the two-pot system
by Nelly Nyagah impact / pension / provident fund / retirement fund reforms / savings / two-pot system
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2 months ago
Unlocking the true value of women’s work in school nutrition
by Matshidiso Lencoasa and Nina Benjamin care work / gender equity / impact / National School Nutrition Programme / precarious employment / UIF benefits / volunteer food handlers / women's month
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2 months ago
Women in the Just Transition: Risks and opportunities
by Dr Salomé Teuteberg climate change / climate justice / gender equality / green collective bargaining / green jobs / impact / just transition / women in energy
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3 months ago
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5 years ago
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.