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Read More5 months ago Why proudly South African clothes are being made in “sweatshops” by GroundUp collective bargaining agreements / garment manufacturing / international labour migration / labour rights / organisation and representation / retail clothing / wages 92% of clothing manufacturers in Newcastle do not comply with Bargaining Council rules, says the council’s lawyer.
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Read More7 months ago Capacity for organisation and representation by Nelly Nyagah care economy / collective bargaining / communication / decent work / impact / informalisation / negotiation / organisation and representation / social dialogue / social protection / sustainability / technology / wage bargaining LRS contributes to trade union development as convener, interpreter, translator, knowledge broker and space holder.
Read More7 months ago How workers’ voice is shaping AfCFTA processes by Nelly Nyagah afCFTA / decent work / impact / labour provisions / organisation and representation / social dialogue / trade and industrial / workers’ rights Our progress in challenging the marginalisation of trade unions in trade policy development.
Read More11 months ago How trade unions in Rwanda secured a seat on the AfCFTA implementation committee by Africain Biraboneye afCFTA / collective bargaining and organising / decent work / labour provisions / organisation and representation / Rwanda / social dialogue / trade and industrial policy The Trade Union Centre of Workers of Rwanda (CESTRAR) aims to influence the implementation of AfCFTA to benefit workers and their communities.
Read More5 years ago Three steps to take and save jobs before the start of a retrenchment process by LRS negotiations / Negotiator's Guide / organisation and representation / retrenchment Trade unions can intervene and try to tackle problems in companies before a Section 189 notice is issued.