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4 years ago

How to deal with sexual harassment in the workplace

Sexual harassment in the workplace is manifesting in more subtle forms. Know more and protect your rights as a worker.

4 years ago

Addressing gender-based violence in the workplace

by LRS equity bargaining / femicide / gender based violence / gender equality / ILO Convention 190 / negotiate

When stakeholders act collectively, it is possible to transform the norms, policies and practices that perpetuate gender-based violence in the workplace.

Inflation Monitor | October 2021

by LRS collective bargaining support / CPI / inflation / inflation monitor / inflation rate / negotiate

The Consumer Price Index came out unchanged at 5% compared to September. Food and transport costs are the biggest contributors to the rate, with the transport index increasing by 10.9% in October 2021 compared with October 2020. And the SARB has raised its main lending rate by 25 basis points to 3.75%, meaning the prime lending rate of commercial banks will increase to 7.25%.

4 years ago

Seven steps to ensure decent work in trade agreements

by Marie Daniel afCFTA / agoa / free trade agreements / labour provisions / regional integration / trade / Tunis AfCFTA statement

The African Continental Free Trade Area agreement does not include labour provisions or references to the creation of decent work. Here’s how trade unions can argue for inclusion.

4 years ago

Using labour laws in union bargaining: 12 possible workplace scenarios

by LRS bargain / collective bargaining support / labour law / shop stewards / workplace grievances

Using labour laws to organise and represent workers is a key skill for shop stewards.

4 years ago

Workplace grievances: 10 steps to handle them effectively

by LRS collective bargaining support / company-level bargaining / negotiate / workplace grievances

A guide for shop stewards on how to solve workers’ complaints and maintain strong workplace unions.

4 years ago

Young people, especially young women, continue to face greater unemployment

The world of work and Covid-19: Six important things to know

by LRS conditions of employment / covid-19 pandemic / labour market / unemployment rate

The impact of the pandemic on employment is worse than expected, says the International Labour Organisation in a new report.

4 years ago

Bargaining at company level: A basic guide for shop stewards

by LRS bargain / collective bargaining support / negotiate / shop stewards

Learn a step-by-step approach to successful bargaining at the company level. #goingbacktobasics

4 years ago

Why what men think of women matters in addressing gender based violence

by Christopher Isike gender based violence / gender bias / gender inequality / school related gender based violence

Focus on changing male thought patterns that drive gender-based violence and femicide to change violent behaviour towards females.

4 years ago

A decent standard of living costs R7 911

by LRS decent standard of living / inequality / living wage

The Decent Standard of Living measure offers us a fresh way of looking at the living wage. This measure defines what makes a decent standard of living and it is made of the perceptions of our people. This measure is based on a set of 34 socially perceived necessities for a decent life. If you have these things, you have a decent standard of living.