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10 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.
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2 years ago

How parental social protection falls short for mothers
by Dr Salomé Teuteberg discrimination / domestic workers / gender equality / informal workers / maternity protection / social protection / UIF
Women are less likely to benefit from contributory schemes such as UIF and COIDA if they are linked to formal employment.
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2 years ago

Women’s human rights in the informal sector
by LRS discrimination / gender based violence / gender equality / informalisation / national minimum wage / precarious employment / social protection
This Women’s Month, we advocate for better protection of women’s rights, especially in the informal sector, and celebrate trade unions that are working to improve the lives of many.
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2 years ago

How to approach the equity bargaining process
by LRS conditions at work / discrimination / equity bargaining / gender equality / gender mainstreaming / Negotiator's Guide
Equity bargaining is about ensuring that collective bargaining promotes equity in the workplace. Here’s how the union negotiator should approach equity bargaining.
Code of Good Practice on the Prevention and Elimination of Harassment in the Workplace
by LRS discrimination / gender based violence / ILO Convention 190 / inclusion and diversity / labour laws / violence at work
The Code of Good Practice on the Prevention and Elimination of Harassment in the Workplace forms part of the Employment Equity Act (EEA). The EEA is relevant to the implementation of South Africa’s obligations to ILO Convention 190 (C190).
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3 years ago

Finding a support system at work: My experience as a lesbian worker in the retail sector
by Nina Benjamin discrimination / equality / homophobia / inclusive workplace / LGBTI workers rights / LGBTI+ / retail sector
“I came out at home and then I came out at work,” says Sanna Patricia Sekaule (49), whose story illustrates the importance of family support and acceptance, and bringing your whole self to the workplace.
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3 years ago

Working against discrimination and homophobia in the workplace
by LRS discrimination / diversity & inclusion / homophobia / LGBTI workers rights / negotiate
INTERVIEW: FEDUSA’s Social Policy Officer, Brenda Modise, speaks about the federation’s efforts to popularise its LGBTIQ+ resolution, as well as the lessons learned in promoting the rights of workers who are LGBTIQ+. The Labour Research Service supports the efforts of unions to negotiate for inclusivity and against discrimination.
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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.
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