Tag: Coronavirus

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How to become an effective shop steward during the covid-19 crisis

by Lebogang Mulaisi collective bargaining support / Coronavirus / covid-19 / labour law / occupational health and safety

The new workplace issues presented by the covid-19 pandemic require shop stewards to be proficient with the guidelines and direction for Occupational Health and Safety (OHS).

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Health and safety training manual for trade unions

Behavioural change in the workplace: Health and safety training manual for trade union educators

by LRS collective bargaining support / Coronavirus / covid-19 / occupational health and safety / workers' education

This training manual is for educators in unions to use as a guide for training and supporting shop stewards on staying safe in workplaces during Covid-19 and beyond.

Behavioural change in the workplace: Health and safety training manual

by LRS Coronavirus / covid-19 pandemic / occupational health and safety / workers' education

This training manual is for educators in unions, companies and other resource organisations to use as a guide to train and support employees, shop stewards and other worker representatives around staying safe in their workplaces during COVID-19 and beyond

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Covid-19 support measures for workers in South Africa

by George Mthethwa collective bargaining support / Coronavirus / covid-19 / retrenchments

Business as usual for trade unions went out of the window in 2020. Unions had to alter how they delivered value to their members and recruited new ones.

Consolidated Covid-19 directions on occupational health and safety measures | October 2020

by LRS collective bargaining support / Coronavirus / covid-19 / occupational health and safety / south africa / workplace rights

The consolidated covid-19 directions replaced the covid-19 direction on health and safety in the workplace issued by the Minister of Employment and Labour in June 2020.

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Collective bargaining agreements during covid-19

by LRS bargain / collective bargaining agreements / collective bargaining support / Coronavirus / covid-19 pandemic / negotiate / organise / retrenchment

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

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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.

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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.

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emergency online comms solutions for trade unions

How are African trade unions responding to Covid-19 pandemic? 10 key points in a new report

by Trenton Elsely AGREED database / collective bargaining support / Coronavirus / covid-19 / trade union development

Practical suggestions for emergency online solutions for trade unions.

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Covid-19 pandemic: a perfect storm for LGBTI youth

by LRS Coronavirus / covid-19 / gender equality / LGBTI workers rights

With the school closures, reduced support services and a lack of community support, these young South Africans are more vulnerable.

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Holding a virtual board meeting during the covid-19 pandemic: How we did it

by LRS Coronavirus / covid-19 / governance / online communication platforms

Trenton Elsely, Executive Director of Labour Research Service, speaks about organising the first-ever online board meeting of the organisation.

The state of the labour market during Covid-19 | Address by the Director of CCMA

by LRS CCMA / collective bargaining support / Coronavirus / covid-19 / labour relations

Answers to many of your questions about the operations of the CCMA during the covid-19 lockdown.

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Cameron Sello Morajane, Director of CCMA

Answers to many of your questions about the operations of the CCMA during the covid-19 lockdown

by Nelly Nyagah CCMA / collective bargaining support / Coronavirus / covid-19 pandemic

Do I require a permit to travel to the CCMA? Will cases be heard at plant level? What if my boss refuses to consent to online-based hearing? Get the answers to your questions straight from CCMA director, Cameron Morajane.

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Protesting workers at Lear Corporation

Beyond covid-19 lockdowns

by Dr Salomé Teuteberg collective bargaining support / Coronavirus / covid-19 / economy / retrenchments / unemployment rate

African countries must ensure functioning economies where jobs are secured and trade unions are fully involved in decision-making.

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A tribute to care workers on International Workers Day

by Nina Benjamin care economy / Coronavirus / covid-19 / workers' day

Let’s acknowledge, value and celebrate the paid and unpaid care work of women across the globe.

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“The Covid-19 pandemic has affected my dignity as a gay worker.”

by LRS Coronavirus / covid-19 / homophobia / LGBTI workers rights

Nkosinathi Zwane says the covid-19 pandemic has affected his small business and his dignity as a gay worker.

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Covid-19: The impact on small-scale fishers – A perspective from South Africa

by LRS collective bargaining support / Coronavirus / covid-19 / informal economy / precarious employment

How can workers in the small-scale fisheries industry be supported to thrive during the covid-19 pandemic and beyond?

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COVID-19: Implications for waste reclaimers

by LRS collective bargaining support / Coronavirus / covid-19 / informal economy / precarious employment

The coronavirus pandemic has worsened the plight of waste reclaimers. Here’s how the government can support the workers helping to save up to R750m in potential landfill costs per year.

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Covid-19 is locking down livelihoods

by Trenton Elsely collective bargaining support / Coronavirus / covid-19 / precarious employment / social dialogue / vulnerable workers

Support working class families in South Africa through the covid-19 pandemic.

Workplace preparedness guide for COVID-19 | Department of Employment and Labour Advisory

by LRS collective bargaining support / Coronavirus / covid-19 / occupational health and safety

Here’s how workplaces in South Africa should respond to the coronavirus outbreak | Source: http://www.labour.gov.za/

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How to mitigate the impact of COVID-19 crisis on informal sector workers

by LRS collective bargaining support / Coronavirus / covid-19 / informal economy / precarious employment

A network of organisations representing informal workers in South Africa wants the government to provide social and economic support to millions of workers in the informal sector amid covid-19.

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COVID-19 and world of work: Impacts and responses

by Dr Salomé Teuteberg collective bargaining support / Coronavirus / covid-19 / decent work

The ILO’s preliminary assessment concerning the possible impacts of coronavirus on the world of work proposes a range of policy options to mitigate these impacts and facilitate strong recovery.

Workplace preparedness guide for covid-19 | Department of Employment and Labour advisory

by LRS collective bargaining support / Coronavirus / covid-19 / occupational health and safety

The Occupational Health and Safety Act requires an employer to provide a safe working environment for employees.

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Coronavirus and workers in South Africa: Know your rights and responsibilities

by Dr Salomé Teuteberg collective bargaining support / Coronavirus / covid-19 / south africa / workers’ rights

The spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) and subsequent government reactions have both employees and employers uncertain. Know your rights as a worker.

Getting your workplace ready for COVID-19 | A WHO advisory

by LRS collective bargaining support / Coronavirus / covid-19 / occupational health and safety

The World Health Organisation and governments around the world have taken action to contain the COVID-19 outbreak.

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Coronavirus: Getting Workplaces Ready

by LRS collective bargaining support / Coronavirus / covid-19 / occupational health and safety

How to prevent the spread of the covid-19 in your workplace and the measures to take when travelling to work and organising organising meetings and events. Applying the OHS Act.