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2 years ago

A simplified inflation data report for trade union negotiators
by George Mthethwa CPI / inflation / inflation monitor / wage bargaining
June issue of the LRS Inflation Monitor.
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2 years ago

A trade union briefing on the AfCFTA negotiations
by Trenton Elsely AfCFTA agreement / AfCFTA negotiations / AfCFTA Protocols / rules of origin
To inform union strategies and AfCFTA advocacy in countries.
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2 years ago

How cross-border trade can thrive under the AfCFTA
by Nelly Nyagah afCFTA / gender mainstreaming / informal cross-border trade / informal economy workers / labour migration / organising / social dialogue
Informal worker and leader Anthony Kwache discusses what it will take to ensure fair cross-border trade.
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2 years ago

Imagine a world of work free from gender-based violence and harassment
by Nelly Nyagah feminist popular education / GBVH / gender based violence and harassment / ILO Convention 190 / school related gender based violence
Trade unions take action to ensure every worker is safe, valued, and respected in all aspects of life.
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2 years ago

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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2 years ago

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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2 years ago

2023 Annual Report
by Trenton Elsely Annual Report / 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 years ago

What can trade unions do about Africa’s growing sovereign debt crisis?
by Dr 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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2 years ago

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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2 years ago

Advancing inclusion in the world of work through intersectional analysis
by LRS #pride2024 / discrimination / equity bargaining / homophobia / ILO Convention 190 / inclusion and diversity / LGBTI rights
LRS collaborates with unions to tackle the various forms of discrimination and inequality experienced by LGBTQ+ workers.
