Read More8 months ago A simplified inflation data report for trade union negotiators by George Mthethwa CPI / inflation / inflation monitor / wage bargaining June issue of the LRS Inflation Monitor.
Read More8 months ago A trade union briefing on the AfCFTA negotiations by Trenton Elsely AfCFTA agreement / AfCFTA negotiations / AfCFTA Protocols / rules of origin To inform union strategies and AfCFTA advocacy in countries.
Read More8 months ago How cross-border trade can thrive under the AfCFTA by Nelly Nyagah afCFTA / gender mainstreaming / informal cross-border trade / informal economy workers / labour migration / organising / social dialogue Informal worker and leader Anthony Kwache discusses what it will take to ensure fair cross-border trade.
Read More9 months ago Imagine a world of work free from gender-based violence and harassment by Nelly Nyagah feminist popular education / GBVH / gender based violence and harassment / ILO Convention 190 / school related gender based violence Trade unions take action to ensure every worker is safe, valued, and respected in all aspects of life.
Read More9 months ago The meaning of ‘Climate Change’, ‘COP28’, and ‘Just Transition’ by Dr Salomé Teuteberg climate change / COP28 / green collective bargaining / just transition / social dialogue / sustainable development Key terms you need to know in trade union advocacy on a greener future that protects workers.
Read More9 months ago Trade unions negotiating international trade by Nelly Nyagah afCFTA / collective bargaining / decent work / Free trade agreement / regional integration / social dialogue / trade and investment / trade unions in trade The story of our work on the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) so far.
Read More9 months ago 2023 Annual Report by Trenton Elsely climate and just transition / collective bargaining and organising / corporate governance and ethical investment / future of work / gig economy / informalisation / technology for trade unions / trade and investment / Transforming unequal gender relations in the world of work Look back on the highlights from the last year and get inspired by worker organisations changing the world of work for good.
Read More9 months ago What can trade unions do about Africa’s growing sovereign debt crisis? by Dr Hod Anyigba Bretton woods institutions / collective bargaining / economic crisis / inequality / social dialogue / sovereign debt. A call to advocate for global financial system reforms to help African countries meet debt obligations.
Read More9 months ago Inflation report for trade union negotiators by George Mthethwa CPI / inflation / inflation monitor / wage bargaining A snapshot of inflation and some sub-indices from May 2023 to May 2024.
Read More10 months ago Advancing inclusion in the world of work through intersectional analysis by LRS #pride2024 / discrimination / equity bargaining / homophobia / ILO Convention 190 / inclusion and diversity / LGBTI rights LRS collaborates with unions to tackle the various forms of discrimination and inequality experienced by LGBTQ+ workers.