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Towards a partnership of equals: Lessons learned in transnational solidarity

The keystone to international solidarity is crafting a concerted response to the power relationship which invariably underlies all acts of solidarity.

3 years ago

Bargaining with a gender equity lens – A resource for trade union facilitators and trainers

by LRS collective bargaining agreements / gender equality / gender equity / participatory education / workers' education

Our facilitation exercise will strengthen the ability of workshop participants to understand concepts and have the confidence to bargain with a gender equity lens. Get your copy.

Gender equity and social dialogue | Facilitation exercise

by LRS facilitation exercises / gender equality / trade unions / women's leadership development / workers' education

Outcome: Strengthen our understanding of social dialogue in creating gender equity.

Women contributing to the economy | Facilitation exercise

by LRS facilitation exercises / gender equality / trade unions / women's leadership development / workers' education

Women feel more confident in participating in political economy discussions.

Bargaining with a gender equity lens | Facilitation exercise

by LRS facilitation exercises / gender equality / trade unions / women's leadership development / workers' education

Outcome: Strengthening our understanding and confidence in bargaining with a gender equity lens.

Trade unions and the struggle for gender justice | Facilitation exercise

by LRS facilitation exercises / gender equality / trade unions / women's leadership development / workers' education

Outcome: Reflection on our organisational policies and practices in relation to creating a gender-equitable trade union.

Women trade union leadership | Facilitation excercise

by LRS facilitation exercises / gender equality / trade unions / women's leadership development / workers' education

Outcome: Participants feel comfortable, supported and confident in participating in the workshop.

3 years ago

Resources for union facilitators and trainers

by LRS educator / gender equality / participatory education / workers' education

It’s proven that exercises and games activate our senses and increase creative learning of new concepts and understanding of ideas. Our collection of facilitation exercises will help trainers involved in participatory education activities for workers.

3 years ago

Health and safety training manual for union educators

by LRS collective bargaining support / covid-19 / occupational health and safety / workers' education

This training manual can be used to support shop stewards in ensuring safety at the workplace during the Covid-19 pandemic and beyond.

Worker rights: Wages and conditions of employment

by LRS conditions of employment / shop stewards / wages / workers' education / workers’ rights

A guide to finding out who is covered by bargaining council agreements, sectoral determinations and the Basic Conditions of Employment Act.

3 years ago

Worker rights: Wages and conditions of employment

by LRS conditions of employment / shop stewards / wages / workers' education / workers’ rights

A shop steward’s guide to finding out who is covered by bargaining council agreements, sectoral determinations and the Basic Conditions of Employment Act.

4 years ago

Basic guide to unfair labour practices

by LRS 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.

4 years ago

Building diversity and inclusion in trade unions and the workplace

by LRS bargain / gender equity / homophobia / LGBTI workers rights / organise / workers' education

What do we need to create safe and inclusive trade unions and workplaces free of homophobia? Trade union activists who have consciousness, passion, knowledge and skills to advocate for the rights of workers who are LGBT+.

4 years ago

Health and safety training manual for trade unions

Behavioural change in the workplace: Health and safety training manual for trade union educators

by LRS collective bargaining support / Coronavirus / covid-19 / occupational health and safety / workers' education

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

by LRS Coronavirus / covid-19 pandemic / occupational health and safety / workers' education

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

4 years ago

A Guide to Winning Strikes

by LRS collective bargaining support / Labour Relations Act / organise / workers' education

Strike laws and rights, and ideas for an effective plan.

5 years ago

16 priority demands for collective bargaining

by George Mthethwa collective bargaining agreements / collective bargaining support / negotiate / organise / peer learning process / workers' education

Worker representatives have identified the priority demands that will strengthen the collective bargaining agreements covering millions of workers in South Africa.

5 years ago

Women workers in South Africa and the battle for equality

by Nelly Nyagah gender equality / negotiate / organise / women's leadership development / workers' education

Twenty-five years after Beijing, there’s progress for women workers in South Africa but major challenges remain.

5 years ago

Ideas for trade union growth in South Africa

by Nelly Nyagah negotiate / organise / trade union development / workers' education

National Negotiator at SADTU, Shiyinduku Twala, says trade unions need to adapt to the changing workplace if they hope to remain effective.

Organising at work | A guide for trade union activists

by LRS organise / workers' education

How should an organised workplace look like? Get this guide and learn how to build and maintain strong workplace unions.

5 years ago

Supporting collective bargaining for workers in precarious forms of employment

by LRS collective bargaining support / peer learning process / workers' education

What will it take for worker leaders and the LRS to create resources that support collective bargaining for workers in precarious forms of employment?

5 years ago

Strong trade unions can help reduce inequality in South Africa

by Nelly Nyagah collective bargaining support / negotiate / workers' education

NUMSA negotiator, Oupa Sifume, says collective bargaining in South Africa is under attack and only strong unions can deliver on the mandates from workers to reduce inequality in our society.

5 years ago

Organising young workers: How are unions faring in South Africa?

by LRS negotiate / organise / trade union strategies / workers' education

SACCAWU shop steward, Bongani Mkhize (35), has tips for organising and involving young workers in trade unions.

6 years ago

Interview with Nyaniso Siyana, Chairperson of LRS Board

by LRS governance / LRS board / workers' education

Nyaniso Siyana is the chairperson of the LRS board. As a veteran unionist, we wanted to find out his thoughts on how our work is impacting our member unions

Collective bargaining strategy and tactics

by LRS collective bargaining support / negotiate / workers' education

A presentation on strategies and tactics for collective bargaining to worker representatives at an LRS Bargaining Forum in Johannesburg.

Tag: workers’ education

Towards a partnership of equals: Lessons learned in transnational solidarity

Bargaining with a gender equity lens – A resource for trade union facilitators and trainers

Gender equity and social dialogue | Facilitation exercise

Women contributing to the economy | Facilitation exercise

Bargaining with a gender equity lens | Facilitation exercise

Trade unions and the struggle for gender justice | Facilitation exercise

Women trade union leadership | Facilitation excercise

Resources for union facilitators and trainers

Health and safety training manual for union educators

Worker rights: Wages and conditions of employment

Worker rights: Wages and conditions of employment

Basic guide to unfair labour practices

Building diversity and inclusion in trade unions and the workplace

Behavioural change in the workplace: Health and safety training manual for trade union educators

Behavioural change in the workplace: Health and safety training manual

A Guide to Winning Strikes

16 priority demands for collective bargaining

Women workers in South Africa and the battle for equality

Ideas for trade union growth in South Africa

Organising at work | A guide for trade union activists

Supporting collective bargaining for workers in precarious forms of employment

Strong trade unions can help reduce inequality in South Africa

Organising young workers: How are unions faring in South Africa?

Interview with Nyaniso Siyana, Chairperson of LRS Board

Collective bargaining strategy and tactics

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