LRS supports trade union collective bargaining and organising. Our work influences wage policy formation in South Africa. Our work helps trade unions develop a voice on trade and investment in Africa, and informalisation in work and employment.
We support worker organisations with research, information, and learning through the following:
Forums, workshops and webinars
We analyse contemporary trends in collective bargaining through forums and workshops for trade union representatives. Worker representatives receive up-to-date information and strategic advice, helping them engage in informed collective bargaining and organising.
Bargaining for gender equity
We support a gendered approach in collective bargaining by providing education and resources to help unions develop women negotiators and achieve gender-specific outcomes.
Online tools for workers
We develop online resources and tools for worker organisations and researchers, including the AGREED and AWARD databases and the LRS Wage Calculator.
Resources
A suite of resources for negotiators seeking to update their strategies in response to work reorganisation, retrenchments, restructuring, and increasing job insecurity, is located on this website.
Voices from the ground
![Patrick Mndlovu](https://lrs.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/patrick.jpeg)
![Suzan Ntlatleng](https://lrs.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/susan_N.png)
![Oupa Sifume](https://lrs.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Oupa.jpeg)
![Nobuhle Ajiti](https://lrs.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Nobuhle.png)
Key resources
LRS Agreements Database (AGREED) - A repository of collective bargaining agreements
Actual Wage Rates Database (AWARD) - A repository of collective agreements that tracks minimum wages, providing unions with empirical evidence to inform collective bargaining.
LRS Wage Calculator - Know how much a percentage increase is an amount of money. Understand the effect of inflation on the wage increase.
The Negotiator's Guide - a guide to negotiating in a changing workplace
Key contact:
George Mthethwa | [email protected]