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Victory for retail union in Malawi negotiating parental rights
CIAWU secured four months of maternity leave and one month of paternity leave for non-birthing parents at Massmart.
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8 months ago
“All parents of whatever stripe”: LRS as amicus curiae in a landmark equal parental leave rights case
A change in the law on parental leave is imminent and likely to affect both maternity and paternity rights.
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1 year ago
Using feminist pedagogy to transform a university trade union
Women leaders in the Academic and Professional Staff Association Union (APSA) are inspired to incorporate feminist principles, values and approaches into the policies and activities of the union.
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Gender equality: What it is and how to achieve it
Learn what creating a culture of gender equality means for the Labour Research Service.
Mini Guide to ILO’s C190 and R206
ILO Convention 190 (C190) and the accompanying Recommendation No. 206 (R206) provide a common framework for ending discrimination, violence and harassment in the world of work.
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2 years ago
A personal perspective on parental leave
Trade unions must continue to demand adequate maternity protection, paid parental leave and other basic social protection measures for all working parents.
The Negotiator’s Guide Chapter 7 | Bargaining for gender equity
Collective bargaining is an important tool for addressing structural gender inequities in the trade union and workplace. Here are the important terms to know, specific bargaining demands for gender equity and a guide to the bargaining process.
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3 years ago
Bargaining with a gender equity lens – A resource for trade union facilitators and trainers
Our facilitation exercise will strengthen the ability of workshop participants to understand concepts and have the confidence to bargain with a gender equity lens. Get your copy.
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3 years ago
Building diversity and inclusion in trade unions and the workplace
What do we need to create safe and inclusive trade unions and workplaces free of homophobia? Trade union activists who have consciousness, passion, knowledge and skills to advocate for the rights of workers who are LGBT+.
UN Women handbook – addressing violence and harassment against women in the world of work
Global collectives have raised their voices against violence and harassment against women in the world of work and called for real change to achieve safe, healthy and respectful work environments for all women. There is hope – and it is coming from the world of work itself. Download PDF
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Transforming Unequal Gender Relations in the World of Work
The Transforming Unequal Gender Relations in the World of Work programme focuses on promoting transformative women’s leadership, valuing care work and intersectional inclusion, addressing gender-based violence with unions and communities, and using feminist pedagogy for transformative change.
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