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5 years ago
Basic guide to unfair labour practices
Identifying unfair labour practices – a quick recap of Section 185 of the Labour Relations Act.
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5 years ago
The right way to handle retrenchments
It’s crunch time for trade unions as more workers face retrenchments by companies navigating the impact of the covid-19 pandemic. Here’s a recap of section 189 of the LRA to get you up to speed.
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5 years ago
Bargaining Benchmarks – Directors’ Fees Edition
Our latest Directors’ Fees Report delves into the remuneration of directors in 78 South African Multinational Corporations and confirms what we’ve always known: that there’s an astronomical gap between the pay of bosses and workers.
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5 years ago
A facilitator’s reflection on old methods and new lessons for ending school-related gender-based violence in Africa
Nina Benjamin, LRS Gender Equality Programme Leader, takes stock of her role supporting teacher trade unions in sub-Saharan Africa to create safe schools.
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5 years ago
The possible discriminatory consequences of a mandatory workplace covid-19 vaccination policy
The possible discriminatory consequences of a mandatory covid-19 vaccination policy at the workplace.
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5 years ago
Building diversity and inclusion in trade unions and the workplace
What do we need to create safe and inclusive trade unions and workplaces free of homophobia? Trade union activists who have consciousness, passion, knowledge and skills to advocate for the rights of workers who are LGBT+.
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5 years ago
How to negotiate with employers during difficult times
The company you’re bargaining with is in a genuine crisis and can’t afford any salary increases. What should be in your counter-proposal?
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6 years ago
Trade Unions and Trade
Working together to strengthen the capacity of the trade union movement in Africa to engage on matters relating to the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).
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6 years ago
Bargaining Benchmarks | March 2021
Our series of benchmarks will help trade union negotiators to enter into bargaining processes as informed role players.
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6 years ago
Questions and answers about the national minimum wage review – An interview with Trenton Elsely, Commissioner, National Minimum Wage Commission
“The minimum wage is a victory for ultra-low wage workers. We have an established floor where there was none before, and we can raise that floor and ensure that no worker is left behind,” says Trenton Elsely, Commissioner, National Minimum Wage Commission.