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3 years ago

Five essential resources for union negotiators
by LRS AGREED database / bargaining benchmarks / inflation / national minimum wage / sector reports / wage bargaining / wage calculator / wages
Refresh your knowledge and skills on wage bargaining using LRS resources created for trade union negotiators.
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3 years ago

How to build a compelling campaign for a just transition in the energy sector
by Marie Daniel advocacy / alliances and coalitions / climate change / energy sector / green economy / just transition / renewable energy
Three things that can make or break a trade union campaign targeting different stakeholders.
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3 years ago

Why empowered workers are vital for reaping the full benefits of AI
by Christy Hoffman automation / collective bargaining / future of work / technology
Employers should collectively bargain with workers to determine the risks of artificial intelligence and implementation and ensure any rewards are shared.
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3 years ago

Bargaining Benchmarks | December 2023
by George Mthethwa GDP / inflation / unemployment rate / wage bargaining / wages
Bargaining Benchmarks helps trade union negotiators to enter negotiations as informed and strategic role players.
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3 years ago

A resource for trade union educators to inspire confidence and inclusivity in learning spaces
Use this facilitation exercise to create workshops where participants feel comfortable and supported.
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3 years ago

Whose job will AI replace?
by The Conversation artificial intelligence / automation / future of jobs / future of work / retail
Here’s why a clerk in Ethiopia has more to fear than one in California.
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3 years ago

Using the power of coalitions in trade union bargaining and advocacy
by LRS activism / coalition / intersectionality / movement building / solidarity / trade union development
Eight key actions that can create solidarity and make coalitions work.
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3 years ago

“All parents of whatever stripe”: LRS as amicus curiae in a landmark equal parental leave rights case
by LRS care work / conditions at work / gender equity / labour law / maternity leave / parental leave / UIF
A change in the law on parental leave is imminent and likely to affect both maternity and paternity rights.
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3 years ago

Access denied | A woman worker’s struggle for social protection
by Zanele Chakela care work / informalisation / Power Up! Initiative / precarious employment / volunteer food handlers
This video shows the stark realities of Elizabeth and Lehlohonolo, two working-class people who face an extraordinary challenge – access to their UIF benefits.
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3 years ago

Equipping young women in the world of work
by LRS decent work / employment contract / gender equality / labour laws / young women workers
Young women workers are empowered in the world of work when they know and understand their rights and responsibilities.
