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2 years ago

Leading and mobilising workers in a prolonged strike: Lessons from Kenya’s medical union
by IFWEA collective bargaining and organising / digital communication / online courses / Online Labour Academy / strikes / technology for trade unions
An organiser reflects on a 56-day strike by doctors in the public sector.
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2 years ago

What’s really happening in the economy?
by Trenton Elsely employment / FDI / GDP / inflation / trade and investment
The TIPS Real Economy Bulletin should be compulsory reading for trade unionists.
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2 years ago

Strengthening transformative women’s leadership development in the labour movement
by Nelly Nyagah Gender-inclusive leadership / Leadership journey map / transformative leadership practices / transforming women's leadership / unequal gender relations in the world of work
LRS has a global recognition in transformative leadership through an academic partnership.
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2 years ago

Key benchmarks for effective bargaining
by George Mthethwa GDP / inflation / unemployment rate / wage bargaining / wages
The benchmarks that will prepare worker leaders for bargaining processes.
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2 years ago

What qualities should you look for in a shop steward?
by Nelly Nyagah electing shop stewards / negotiation skills workplace representation / shop steward qualities / worker leaders
A union member in a workplace can vote for a shop steward or nominate themselves. Here are the qualities of a good shop steward.
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2 years ago

Industry wage settlements | Q1 2024
by George Mthethwa AWARD database / collective bargaining agreements / wages
A snapshot of wage settlements in selected industries.
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2 years ago

What to do if you are sexually harassed at the workplace
by Nelly Nyagah GBV / gender based violence and harassment / sexual harassment / workers’ rights / workplace sexual harassment
Your rights, available support, and steps to take to address sexual harassment at work.
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2 years ago

Power cuts have hit the labour market hard
by The Conversation energy / green transition / loadshedding / manufacturing / power cuts / unemployment / wages
The biggest toll has been on jobs, according to a new research.
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2 years ago

What is an employment contract?
by LRS BCEA / employment contract sample / employment contracts / job seeker support / young women workers
What to expect on your employment contract, types of workplace contracts, and common pitfalls to avoid.
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2 years ago

[LRS Podcast] Power and Politics: Navigating South Africa’s Electoral Landscape
by Trenton Elsely A Labour of Love / African National Congress / Election predictions South Africa / electoral law south africa / governance / LRS Podcast / South Africa election 2024
This is a Labour of Love – a podcast exploring the world of work for civil society and trade union actors in Africa. Episode 1 features the election in South Africa.
