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3 years ago

Tips for organising women in the informal economy

Some basic recruiting strategies for organisers that want to bring women workers in the informal into the trade union.

3 years ago

Domestic workers demand better access to social protection

by LRS care work / COIDA / domestic workers / labour laws / social protection / trade union strategies / UIF / vulnerable workers

Domestic workers’ organisations have ramped up advocacy for access to UIF and COIDA so that all workers are covered for future crises.

3 years ago

Ten articles to read in August

by Nelly Nyagah conditions at work / decent work / gender based violence / gender equality

August is women’s month in South Africa, a time when gender equality and women’s empowerment take centre stage. The Labour Research Service stands with worker organisations that work tirelessly to advance women’s right to decent work.

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).

Inflation Monitor | June 2022

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

The headline annual inflation rate increased to 7.4% in June 2022 from 6.5% in May 2022.

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

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.

Inflation Monitor | May 2022

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

The consumer price index accelerated to 6.5% in May 2022, from 5.9% in April.

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