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3 years ago
Annual Report for 2022-23
Our Annual Report shows the different ways in which we work with and for the trade union movement to address the challenges facing our organisations and the world of work.
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3 years ago
How parental social protection falls short for mothers
Women are less likely to benefit from contributory schemes such as UIF and COIDA if they are linked to formal employment.
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3 years ago
Women’s human rights in the informal sector
This Women’s Month, we advocate for better protection of women’s rights, especially in the informal sector, and celebrate trade unions that are working to improve the lives of many.
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3 years ago
A trade union checklist for analysing trade agreements
Unions seeking to build organising and bargaining power along regional value chains need to be familiar with trade agreements to secure decent work.
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3 years ago
VIDEO: Casual workers organise to claim their rights
Women casual workers talk about how they organised to fight for their right to permanent employment.
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3 years ago
Bargaining with South African multinationals | The LRS Pick n Pay Company Report 2023
A more flexible workforce is likely to be a Pick n Pay response to cost pressures, and retail unions will actively seek appropriate compensation for their members.
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3 years ago
How to approach the equity bargaining process
Equity bargaining is about ensuring that collective bargaining promotes equity in the workplace. Here’s how the union negotiator should approach equity bargaining.
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3 years ago
Healthcare workers are at risk in a society that does not value the work of caring
Lessons you can learn from our multi-stakeholder initiative to reduce violence and change perceptions about the value of care work and health workers.
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3 years ago
Walking Alongside: A practice to transform unequal power relations
An LRS facilitator reflects on her work with Africa’s science granting councils to promote gender transformation in science, technology and innovation.
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3 years ago
How public sector trade unions can address GBV
Six actions unions can take to develop and improve strategies to end gender-based violence.