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Bargaining Benchmarks | October 2022

Five benchmarks to help trade union negotiators enter bargaining processes as informed role players.

Inflation Monitor | September 2022

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

The headline annual inflation rate decreased to 7.5% in September 2022 from 7.6% in August 2022.

Inflation Monitor | August 2022

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

The headline annual inflation rate decreased to 7.6% in August 2022 from 7.8% in July 2022.

A trade union guide to ILO Convention 190 and Recommendation 206

by LRS gender based violence / harassment / ILO Convention 190 / negotiate

Convention 190 and Recommendation No. 206 provide a common framework to stop violence and harassment in the world of work, including gender-based violence and harassment. This ITUC guide offers workers and their representatives a basic introduction to the ILO instruments.

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.

Inflation Monitor | July 2022

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

Annual consumer inflation increased to 7.8% in July 2022 from 7.4% in June. Transport, food and non-alcoholic beverages, and housing and utilities continue to place considerable pressure on the annual rate. Bread and cereals, oils and fats, fuel and electricity contributed notably to the reading in July.

3 years ago