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How public sector trade unions can address GBV

Six actions that unions can take to build and improve their strategies for ending gender-based violence in their contexts.

4 months ago

A trade union approach to addressing gender-based violence in health settings

by Nina Benjamin care economy / collective impact initiative / gender based violence / health sector / occupational health and safety

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.

4 months ago

3% wage increase: What does it mean for the lowest-paid worker in the public sector?

by George Mthethwa bargaining benchmarks / collective bargaining / strike / wages

“We are no longer just fighting for a decent wage. We are fighting to keep the right to collective bargaining,” says trade unions protesting the government’s move to push through below-inflation wage increase.

4 months ago