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 More10 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 More10 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.
Read More10 months ago Leading and mobilising workers in a prolonged strike: Lessons from Kenya’s medical union by IFWEA collective bargaining and organising / digital communication / online courses / Online Labour Academy / strikes / technology for trade unions An organiser reflects on a 56-day strike by doctors in the public sector.
Read More11 months ago Strengthening transformative women’s leadership development in the labour movement by Nelly Nyagah Gender-inclusive leadership / Leadership journey map / transformative leadership practices / transforming women's leadership / unequal gender relations in the world of work LRS has a global recognition in transformative leadership through an academic partnership.
Read More11 months ago Key benchmarks for effective bargaining by George Mthethwa GDP / inflation / unemployment rate / wage bargaining / wages The benchmarks that will prepare worker leaders for bargaining processes.
Read More11 months ago What qualities should you look for in a shop steward? by Nelly Nyagah electing shop stewards / negotiation skills workplace representation / shop steward qualities / worker leaders A union member in a workplace can vote for a shop steward or nominate themselves. Here are the qualities of a good shop steward.
Read More11 months ago What to do if you are sexually harassed at the workplace by Nelly Nyagah GBV / gender based violence and harassment / sexual harassment / workers’ rights / workplace sexual harassment Your rights, available support, and steps to take to address sexual harassment at work.
Read More11 months ago Power cuts have hit the labour market hard by The Conversation energy / green transition / loadshedding / manufacturing / power cuts / unemployment / wages The biggest toll has been on jobs, according to a new research.
Trade, Employment and Trade Unions in Africa by LRS afCFTA / employment / gender mainstreaming / informalisation / social dialogue / trade liberalisation
Trade Union Informal Cross Border Trade Advocacy in Africa by LRS gender mainstreaming / informal cross-border trade / intra-African trade / policy brief / social dialogue / trade facilitation / Women in ICBT
The Real Economy Bulletin | 2024 Provincial Review by LRS employment / FDI / GDP / inflation / trade and investment
A Guide to the AfCFTA Protocol on Trade in Services by LRS afCFTA / AfCFTA Protocols / decent work / non-tariff barriers / Protocol on Trade in Services / services sector
Bargaining Benchmarks | March 2025 by LRS GDP / inflation / unemployment rate / wage bargaining / wages