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Recruiting workers to the trade union: Tips for organisers

Trade union recruitment in South Africa is lax, yet the strength of organisations largely depends on growing membership. Here’s an effective approach to recruiting members.

7 years ago

South African multinational corporations in Africa – Sectoral reports

by Dr Salomé Teuteberg MNC trends report 2019 / South African multinational companies / transforming corporate governance

We analysed 14 economic sectors in South Africa to provide trade unions with strategic research that can help them influence corporate governance in big companies to protect workers.

7 years ago

National Minimum Wage Commission Progress Report

by Trenton Elsely AGREED database / collective bargaining support / minimum wages / national minimum wage campaign

Key insights, challenges, progress and prospects of the national minimum wage in South Africa.

7 years ago

Know your basic rights in the workplace

by Dr Salomé Teuteberg collective bargaining support / labour law / workplace rights

South Africa’s constitution and the various labour laws protect workers. Workers who know about their rights are better able to protect themselves. Know your rights.

7 years ago

16 priority demands for collective bargaining

by George Mthethwa collective bargaining agreements / collective bargaining support / negotiate / organise / peer learning process / workers' education

Worker representatives have identified the priority demands that will strengthen the collective bargaining agreements covering millions of workers in South Africa.

7 years ago