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Collective bargaining agreements during covid-19

Can trade unions continue to successfully negotiate protections for workers in uncertain times?

5 years ago

7 feminist books to read during August Women’s month

by LRS feminist pedagogy / gender equality / labour / women's month / women's rights

Here’s a collection of my favourite books written by women workers, survivors of gender-based violence, school girls and community activists. The writers’ reflections are powerful and empowering.

5 years ago

ILO Convention 190: a game-changer in ending violence and harassment in the world of work

by Nelly Nyagah gender based violence / gender equality / ILO Convention 190 / workplace violence

Participants at FEDUSA’s webinar on gender-based violence urged the government to ratify ILO C190 against violence in the world of work.

5 years ago

The value of labour after the pandemic

by Bárbara Figueroa labour relations / social dialogue / trade union development

Bárbara Figueroa, president of Chile’s Central Union of Workers, argues for the need to reflect on and review our practices as a labour movement and as a species.

Inflation Monitor | June 2020

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

The headline annual inflation rate rose to 2.2% in June 2020 from 2.1% in May 2020. On average, prices increased by 0.5% month-on-month in June 2020.

5 years ago

Technology is a powerful determinant of change, but labour can shape its direction

by Alex Mohubetswane Mashilo automation / employment / future of work / motor industry / organise

The impact of new technology on the future of work in the automotive manufacturing industry – a case study of NUMSA’s work at Volkswagen Group, focusing on the role of the union in saving jobs.

Inflation Monitor | April 2020

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

The headline annual Inflation rate decreased to 3% in April 2020 from 4.1% in March 2020. On average, prices increased by 0.5% month-on-month in April 2020.

5 years ago

Baby Moipane Ntoula, shop steward at HOSPERSA

COVID-19: Implications for healthcare workers

by LRS covid-19 / health sector / meadowlands clinic pilot project / negotiate / organise

Nurses on the front lines of the health care response to covid-19 pandemic have found themselves in a tricky position, making difficult decisions about their own lives and that of patients.

5 years ago

municipal workers hit hard by covid-19 lockdown

Workers hit hard in level three lockdown

by New Frame collective bargaining support / Coronavirus / covid-19 / waste management sector

Both private and public sector workers continue to bear the brunt of the Covid-19 lockdown, despite eased restrictions and some industries opening.

5 years ago

UIF applicants queue at the department of labour in Gauteng

UIF covid-19 relief fund: Using the law to get wins for workers

by Nelly Nyagah collective bargaining support / Coronavirus / covid-19 / organising strategies / UIF-TERS / vulnerable workers

Vulnerable workers in South Africa face destitution in the absence of a viable channel for individual applications to the UIF’s covid-19 Temporary Employer/Employee Relief Scheme.