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Cameron Sello Morajane, Director of CCMA

Answers to many of your questions about the operations of the CCMA during the covid-19 lockdown

Do I require a permit to travel to the CCMA? Will cases be heard at plant level? What if my boss refuses to consent to online-based hearing? Get the answers to your questions straight from CCMA director, Cameron Morajane.

6 years ago

Beyond covid-19 lockdowns

by Dr Salomé Teuteberg collective bargaining support / Coronavirus / covid-19 / economy / retrenchments / unemployment rate

African countries must ensure functioning economies where jobs are secured and trade unions are fully involved in decision-making.

6 years ago

Secure in insecurity: Organising workers in South Africa’s private security industry

by Nelly Nyagah collective bargaining support / organise / peer learning process / precarious employment

Amazing things can happen when a diverse group of worker representatives is given a safe space to be themselves. A safe space is good for learning, trying new roles and building solidarity.

6 years ago

Workers’ Day 2020

by Trenton Elsely trade union solidarity / workers' day

Workers’ Day 2020 message from the Executive Director of Labour Research Service, Trenton Elsely.

6 years ago

A tribute to care workers on International Workers Day

by Nina Benjamin care economy / Coronavirus / covid-19 / workers' day

Let’s acknowledge, value and celebrate the paid and unpaid care work of women across the globe.

6 years ago

“The Covid-19 pandemic has affected my dignity as a gay worker.”

by LRS Coronavirus / covid-19 / homophobia / LGBTI workers rights

Nkosinathi Zwane says the covid-19 pandemic has affected his small business and his dignity as a gay worker.

6 years ago

Retail industry after covid-19

by Dr Salomé Teuteberg covid-19 / retail sector / South African multinational companies / transforming corporate governance

Economists have predicted massive job losses in South Africa due to covid-19 pandemic. But what does this mean for the retail sector?

6 years ago

COVID-19: Implications for retail sector

by Dr Salomé Teuteberg covid-19 pandemic / retail sector / South African multinational companies / transforming corporate governance

As one of the few businesses allowed to operate in South Africa during the covid-19 lockdown, are retailers doing enough to ensure protection and fair compensation of workers?

6 years ago