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Women’s human rights in the informal sector

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.

6 months ago

Mapping the legal exclusion of domestic workers from labour law in Africa

by Ziona Tanzer africa / COIDA / domestic workers / labour law

An analysis of gaps in the regulation of domestic work in South Africa, Malawi, Mauritius, Lesotho, Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, Uganda and Ethiopia.

1 year ago

A trade union guide to retrenchment law and processes

by admin labour law / negotiate / retrenchment / trade union strategies

Understanding retrenchment law is a base upon which worker leaders can build strategies for saving jobs and supporting workers when retrenchments are unavoidable.

1 year ago

What you need to know about negotiating better conditions at work

by admin collective bargaining support / conditions of employment / labour law / minimum wages / Negotiator's Guide / occupational health and safety / wages

A framework for negotiating conditions at work, no matter where the workplace is located, no matter what the status of workers, and no matter how unorganised workers are.

1 year ago

How unions can support workers facing retrenchment

by admin covid-19 pandemic / labour law / negotiate / retrenchment / trade union strategies

A trade union checklist if retrenchments seem unavoidable.

2 years ago

Using labour laws in union bargaining: 12 possible workplace scenarios

by admin bargain / collective bargaining support / labour law / shop stewards / workplace grievances

Using labour laws to organise and represent workers is a key skill for shop stewards.

2 years ago

Are we ready for platform co-operatives in South Africa?

by Ratula Beukman collective bargaining suport / domestic workers / labour law / organise / platform economy / worker co-operatives

Can worker-owned co-operatives get a grip on the digital economy and contribute to helping our communities end their socio-economic struggles?

2 years ago

Basic guide to unfair labour practices

by admin CCMA / collective bargaining support / labour law / unfair labour practice / workers' education

Identifying unfair labour practices – a quick recap of Section 185 of the Labour Relations Act.

3 years ago

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).

3 years ago

COVID-19: Implications for domestic workers in South Africa

by New Frame domestic workers / labour law / retrenchments

At the mercy of their employers, domestic workers in South Africa have little legal recourse in cases of unfair and inhumane treatment.

Workplace rights belong to everyone: Addressing homophobia in the workplace

by admin collective bargaining support / gender equality / homophobia / labour law / LGBTI workers rights

Trade union and civil society activists in South Africa explore practical strategies for ending homophobia.

4 years ago

Tag: labour law

Mapping the legal exclusion of domestic workers from labour law in Africa

A trade union guide to retrenchment law and processes

What you need to know about negotiating better conditions at work

How unions can support workers facing retrenchment

Using labour laws in union bargaining: 12 possible workplace scenarios

Are we ready for platform co-operatives in South Africa?

Basic guide to unfair labour practices

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

COVID-19: Implications for domestic workers in South Africa

Workplace rights belong to everyone: Addressing homophobia in the workplace

Know your basic rights in the workplace

How far have we come in Promoting Working Women’s Rights to Gender Equality and Decent Work?

From policy to programme: An empirical assessment of responses to HIV/AIDS in the workplace

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