Bargaining Benchmarks | July 2025 by LRS GDP / inflation / unemployment rate / wage bargaining / wages A resource for union negotiators in South Africa.
Inflation Monitor | May 2025 by LRS CPI / inflation / inflation monitor / wage bargaining The consumer price index remained unchanged at 2,8% in May 2025.
Inflation Monitor | April 2025 by LRS CPI / inflation / inflation monitor / wage bargaining The consumer price index rose to 2.8% in April 2025, from 2.7% in March.
Read More1 year ago What counts as a fair wage increase in 2025? by George Mthethwa GDP / inflation / unemployment rate / wage bargaining / wages A look at 2024 wage trends and what unions can push for in 2025 negotiations
Read More2 years ago Workers’ Day 2025: Stories of power, justice and solidarity by LRS climate and just transition / collective bargaining and organising / technology for trade unions / transforming corporate governance / Transforming unequal gender relations in the world of work / workers' day 2025 Worker leaders are standing up for decent work and social justice, supported by LRS.
Inflation Monitor | March 2025 by LRS CPI / inflation / inflation monitor / wage bargaining The consumer inflation rate in March fell to 2,7% year on year from a previous 3,2% in February.
Read More2 years ago Wage Bargaining Review 2025 by George Mthethwa GDP / inflation / unemployment rate / wage bargaining / wages Analysis of wage settlements in 2024.
Wage Bargaining Review | 2025 by LRS GDP / inflation / unemployment rate / wage bargaining / wages Analysis of wage settlements in 2024.
Inflation Monitor | February 2025 by LRS CPI / inflation / inflation monitor / wage bargaining The consumer price index was 3.2% in February 2025, unchanged from January 2025.
The Real Economy Bulletin | 2024 Provincial Review by Trade & Industrial Policy Strategies employment / FDI / GDP / inflation / trade and investment A TIPS review covering GDP, population, employment, business location, and infrastructure.
Bargaining Benchmarks | September 2026 by LRS bargaining benchmarks / GDP / inflation / unemployment rate / wage bargaining / wages
The Real Economy Bulletin | Q2 2026 by Trade & Industrial Policy Strategies employment / GDP / inflation / trade and investment
Just transition and AfCFTA: some policy options for trade unions by LRS AfCFTA Protocol on Investment / climate change / decent work / energy / green jobs / just transition / skills development / social dialogue
Domestic Work, Digital Platforms and Labour Policy in South Africa by Dr Neha Vyas domestic work / labour law / labour policy / organisation and representation / platform economy / worker cooperatives