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5 years ago
Using labour laws in union bargaining: 12 possible workplace scenarios
Using labour laws to organise and represent workers is a key skill for shop stewards.
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5 years ago
The LRS MNC database: Keeping multinational companies in Africa accountable
The LRS Multinational Corporations (MNC) database tracks over 80 JSE-listed companies operating in 14 sectors. Find simplified financial information of the company. Monitor profit across the sector. Know how much the CEO was paid.
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5 years ago
Workplace grievances: 10 steps to handle them effectively
A guide for shop stewards on how to solve workers’ complaints and maintain strong workplace unions.
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5 years ago
The world of work and Covid-19: Six important things to know
The impact of the pandemic on employment is worse than expected, says the International Labour Organisation in a new report.
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5 years ago
Bargaining at company level: A basic guide for shop stewards
Learn a step-by-step approach to successful bargaining at the company level. #goingbacktobasics
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5 years ago
Why what men think of women matters in addressing gender based violence
Focus on changing male thought patterns that drive gender-based violence and femicide to change violent behaviour towards females.
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5 years ago
A decent standard of living costs R7 911
The Decent Standard of Living measure offers us a fresh way of looking at the living wage. This measure defines what makes a decent standard of living and it is made of the perceptions of our people. This measure is based on a set of 34 socially perceived necessities for a decent life. If you have these things, you have a decent standard of living.
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5 years ago
Bargaining Benchmarks | September 2021
Our series of benchmarks will help trade union negotiators to enter into bargaining processes as informed role players.
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5 years ago
Towards a partnership of equals: Lessons learned in transnational solidarity
The keystone to international solidarity is crafting a concerted response to the power relationship which invariably underlies all acts of solidarity.
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5 years ago
Are we ready for platform co-operatives in South Africa?
Can worker-owned co-operatives get a grip on the digital economy and contribute to helping our communities end their socio-economic struggles?