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Using the law to support bargaining strategies: Which labour laws for which problem?

by LRS collective bargaining / labour laws / Negotiator's Guide

Effective shop stewards use labour laws to organise and represent workers. Here are 16 workplace scenarios and the labour laws to use for best results.

3 years ago

Resources for facilitators and trainers

by LRS feminist pedagogy / gender equality / women's leadership development

Exercises and games stimulate the senses and help us to learn new concepts and ideas creatively. Access our facilitation exercises for use in participatory education.

3 years ago

Trade union action on labour migration for Africa’s development

by LRS afCFTA / labour migration / regional integration / trade / women in trade

Trade unions can help meet the challenges of free movement and free trade in Africa to benefit African workers and economies.

3 years ago

Tackling the huge pay gap in the public sector

by George Mthethwa collective bargaining / inflation / public sector / wage gap / wages

The 3% increase for office bearers is below average inflation, but what does it mean in Rand terms compared to the 7.5% increase for ordinary workers in the public service?

3 years ago

Automation, data mining and the future of retail jobs

by Dr Salomé Teuteberg automation / future of work / retail sector / South African multinational companies / technology

Automation and data mining in the context of workers’ data rights is a major concern for the future, and retail unions want to see a better balance between the use of technology and the protection of workers’ privacy and rights.

3 years ago

A Guide to the AfCFTA Protocol on Trade in Goods

by LRS afCFTA / AfCFTA Protocols / africa / labour provisions / regional integration / trade

The Guide to the AfCFTA Protocol on Trade in Goods identifies areas of caution and opportunities for trade unions campaigning for decent work in the Continental Free Trade Area.

3 years ago