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Reclaimers play a key role in the fight against plastic pollution
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Trade unions negotiating on environmental issues in the world of work
The ‘Trade Unions Going Green’ booklet is for workers’ organisations interested in the potential of a just transition. The booklet offers practical information for ensuring this for workers.
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A trade union approach to addressing gender-based violence in health settings
In a society that does not value the work of caring, unions can lead social action initiatives to reduce violence in health facilities by drawing a direct relationship between the devaluing of the reproductive work of healthcare workers and the rising levels of GBV in the health system.
Healthcare workers at risk in a society that does not value the work of caring
Lessons from a pilot social action initiative to reduce violence in a health institution in Gauteng.
Trade Unions Going Green – Environmental issues in the world of work
Trade Unions Going Green booklet seeks to encourage unions to initiate campaigns to address environmental issues in the workplace. The booklet will help to put unions in a position to engage in dialogue for sustainable development policies, while representing the interests and needs of workers.
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What you need to know about negotiating better conditions at work
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.
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Health and safety training manual for union educators
This training manual can be used to support shop stewards in ensuring safety at the workplace during the Covid-19 pandemic and beyond.
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How to become an effective shop steward during the covid-19 crisis
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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Behavioural change in the workplace: Health and safety training manual for trade union educators
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
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
Consolidated Covid-19 directions on occupational health and safety measures | October 2020
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.
When the job hurts- Workplace injuries and disease among South Africa’s domestic workers
The Solidarity Centre report looks at the incidence of occupational injury and illness among domestic workers in South Africa.
Workplace preparedness guide for COVID-19 | Department of Employment and Labour Advisory
Here’s how workplaces in South Africa should respond to the coronavirus outbreak | Source: http://www.labour.gov.za/
Workplace preparedness guide for covid-19 | Department of Employment and Labour advisory
The Occupational Health and Safety Act requires an employer to provide a safe working environment for employees.
Getting your workplace ready for COVID-19 | A WHO advisory
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
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.
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