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The future of retail in Zambia – How are workers affected by technological changes?

by Dr Salomé Teuteberg future of work / retail sector / shop steward alliance support / transforming corporate governance / Zambia

Vasco Mainza, Regional Chairperson of the National Union of Commercial and Industrial Workers says the union is particularly alarmed by the increasing uptake of flexible work in retail.

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The future of retail in Kenya – How are retail workers affected by technological changes?

by Dr Salomé Teuteberg future of work / Kenya / retail sector / shop steward alliance support / transforming corporate governance

Mike Oranga, Assistant Secretary General of the Kenya Union of Commercial, Food and Allied Workers (KUCFAW) says more workers are employed as “flexi-timers” and may struggle to adapt to new technologies.

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The future of retail in South Africa

by Dr Salomé Teuteberg future of work / retail sector / shop steward alliance support / south africa / transforming corporate governance

How are retail workers in South Africa affected by technological changes? Read our interview with Joyfull Mnguni of the South African Commercial, Catering and Allied Workers Union (SACCAWU), and know the possible trade union responses to these challenges.

Breaking the chain: Value chain analysis as a tool for renewing trade union bargaining and organising strategies

by LRS bargain / collective bargaining support / global value chains / organise / shop steward alliance support

This article attempts to introduce the trade union reader in sub-Saharan Africa region to the concept of value chains.

MNC Trends Report 2018

by LRS company research / directors’ fees / future of work / MNC trends report / shop steward alliance support / transforming corporate governance

The annual MNC Trends Report provides key information concerning the performance, operations and governance of JSE-listed South African multinational companies operating in Africa.

South African Multinational Corporations in Africa: Bargaining with Multinationals

by LRS company research / MNC database / negotiate / shop steward alliance support / transforming corporate governance

A step-by-step approach to using company information when preparing for bargaining processes.

MNC Trends Report 2016

by LRS company research / directors’ fees / MNC trends report / shop steward alliance support / transforming corporate governance

The annual MNC Trends Report provides key information concerning the performance, operations and governance of JSE-listed South African multinational companies operating in Africa.

MNC Trends Report 2013

by LRS company research / directors’ fees / MNC trends report / negotiate / shop steward alliance support / transforming corporate governance

The annual MNC Trends Report provides key information concerning the performance, operations and governance of JSE-listed South African multinational companies operating in Africa.

MNC Trends Report 2012

by LRS company research / directors’ fees / MNC trends report / negotiate / shop steward alliance support / transforming corporate governance

The annual MNC Trends Report provides key information concerning the performance, operations and governance of JSE-listed South African multinational companies operating in Africa.

MNC Trends Report 2011

by LRS company research / directors’ fees / MNC trends report / negotiate / shop steward alliance support / transforming corporate governance

The annual MNC Trends Report provides key information concerning the performance, operations and governance of JSE-listed South African multinational companies operating in Africa.

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Value chain analysis as a tool for renewing trade union bargaining and organising strategies

Value chains capacity building

by LRS global value chains / shop steward alliance support / South African multinational companies / trade and integration / transforming corporate governance / value chains capacity building

We supported trade unions in ten countries in sub-Saharan Africa to renew their bargaining and organising strategies for tackling inequality in global value chains.

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Shop Stewards Alliance Support

by LRS AGREED database / company research / MNC database / retail sector / shop steward alliance support / South African multinational companies / trade union strategies

We support the capacity of UNI Global Union affiliates in Africa to monitor and influence the activities of South African multinational companies. Unions are increasingly working to ensure that MNCs comply with existing Global Framework Agreements and the Decent Work Agenda.

The sting in the tail – African retail unions organising at Shoprite

by LRS company research / retail sector / shop steward alliance support / transforming corporate governance

Trade unions in the retail sector formed an alliance to respond to Shoprite’s expansion into Africa.

Shoprite – Reasons to be proud?

by LRS company research / retail sector / shop steward alliance support / transforming corporate governance

This company analysis of Shoprite and its dealings with workers provides a resource base for regional trade unions to engage strategically with the South African retailer.

Pick n Pay – On your side?

by LRS company research / retail sector / shop steward alliance support / transforming corporate governance

As Pick n Pay sets up to expand into Africa, it is essential that labour rights, good corporate governance and social responsibility move with it.

Massmart/Walmart – are workers valued?

by LRS company research / retail sector / shop steward alliance support / transforming corporate governance

The publication summarises our in-depth analysis of Massmart, including the degree of unionisation and other labour-related challenges for trade unions organising at the company.

Massmart: Walmart into Africa

by LRS company research / retail sector / shop steward alliance support / transforming corporate governance

As Massmart/Walmart expands further in Africa, it is essential that labour rights, good corporate governance and social responsibility move with it.

LRS company fact sheet (2011) – Shoprite Checkers

by LRS company research / retail sector / shop steward alliance support / transforming corporate governance

Who is Shoprite? Where does the company operate? How is it performing? What’s the wage gap at Shoprite?

LRS company fact sheet (2011) – Pick n Pay

by LRS company research / retail sector / shop steward alliance support / transforming corporate governance

Who is Pick n Pay Group? Where does the company operate? How is it performing? How much are directors earning and what’s the wage gap?

LRS company fact sheet (2011) – Massmart

by LRS retail sector / shop steward alliance support / South African multinational companies / transforming corporate governance

Who is Massmart? Where does the company operate? How is it performing? What are the minimum wages at Massmart Stores?

Anglogold Ashanti – All that glitters is not gold

by LRS company research / global framework agreement / MNC database / negotiate / shop steward alliance support / transforming corporate governance

The research provides company information that trade unions need to effectively engage with Anglogold Ashanti at a national and regional level.