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Feminist visions of the future of women’s work in Africa

12 key initiatives for mitigating the immediate negative impact of the fourth industrial revolution (4IR) on women workers in Africa.

3 years ago

Workplace rights belong to everyone

by LRS discrimination / homophobia / inclusive workplace / LGBTI workers rights / negotiate

A step-by-step guide to negotiating for inclusivity and against discrimination in the trade union and the workplace.

3 years ago

Five trade union demands for mainstreaming gender in trade agreements

by Marie Daniel afCFTA / gender equality / gender mainstreaming / regional integration / trade

More action is needed to achieve equity, equality, non-discrimination and women empowerment in trade agreements. Here are five trade union demands for mainstreaming gender in the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).

3 years ago

Digital labour platforms subject global South workers to ‘algorithmic insecurity’

by The Conversation gig economy / organising strategies / platform economy / uber

But platform workers are pushing back and demanding greater transparency and improved conditions.

3 years ago

Strategies to inspire, organise and represent workers

by Trenton Elsely bargain / collective bargaining support / negotiate / Negotiator's Guide / organise / trade union strategies

An introduction to The LRS Negotiator’s Guide | A video presentation of the leading ideas from each of the chapters of the Guide.

3 years ago

Can workers in Ghana’s manufacturing sector gain from the AfCFTA?

by LRS afCFTA / Ghana / manufacturing / regional integration / trade

Our research shows real opportunities for Ghana to enhance its manufacturing capability and create jobs under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement. But for businesses and citizens to fully benefit, stakeholders must address some immediate risks.

3 years ago

Education unions build momentum to end violence in schools in the time of covid-19

by LRS covid-19 pandemic / online communication platforms / school related gender based violence / trade union strategies

Here is the experience of Joan Aja, Gender and Resource Mobilisation Officer at Uganda National Teachers’ Union (UNATU).

3 years ago

Trade union strategies for bargaining with foreign companies

by LRS bargain / clover strike / trade union strategies / wage negotiations

In November, workers at Israeli-owned dairy company, Clover, went on a prolonged strike. In this video, Cynthia Joyce, National Sector Organiser at the Food and Allied Workers Union (FAWU), notes four key lessons for worker organisations negotiating with foreign companies.

3 years ago

14 steps trade unions can take to prevent discrimination against LGBT workers

by LRS equity bargaining / homophobia / LGBTI workers rights / negotiate

Trade unions work to protect the rights of all members, including those who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT). #PrideMonth2022

3 years ago

LRS Webinar Series | Introducing The Negotiators’ Guide

by LRS bargain / future of work / LRS Webinars / negotiate / Negotiator's Guide / organise / trade union strategies

The Labour Research Service presented the first of a series of webinars on The Negotiators’ Guide to shop stewards, organisers and negotiators. View the webinar recording and resources.