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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.

Trade Unions Going Green – Environmental issues in the world of work

by admin climate change / decent work agenda / fourth industrial revolution / green collective bargaining / just transition / occupational health and safety

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.

12 months ago

The Fourth Industrial Revolution: a seductive idea requiring critical engagement

by admin decent work agenda / digital democracy / fourth industrial revolution / gender inequality / trade union strategies

Digital technologies are reshaping the structure of the labour market and conditions of work. We can allow capital to do what it wants. Or we can start imagining a world where we set the parameters for what technology should be.

12 months ago

What to do about the lack of labour provisions in the AfCFTA agreement

by admin African continental free trade area / decent work agenda / labour provisions / trade union strategies

Seven steps to ensure decent work in Free Trade Agreements (FTAs).

1 year ago

A trade union guide to the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA)

by Marie Daniel afCFTA / collective bargaining support / decent work agenda / employment / gender mainstreaming / labour provisions / trade unions and trade

What you will learn: why unions should be concerned about the AfCFTA; how to identify and advocate for proper labour provisions in trade agreements; and what it will take to create decent work within the AfCFTA.

Trade Unions and Trade: A Guide to the African Continental Free Trade Agreement

by admin afCFTA / collective bargaining support / decent work agenda / gender mainstreaming / labour provisions / trade liberalisation / trade unions and trade

Despite the complexities associated with the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) and the risks for workers and communities within such large-scale trade liberalisation, trade unions lack a well-formulated policy position on the agreement. Trade Unions and Trade: A Guide to the African Continental Trade Agreement aims to assist unions in developing their policy positions and to engage with the AfCFTA processes with confidence.

2 years ago

defining a just transition for trade unions in africa

Ten trade union arguments for a just energy transition in Africa

by Marie Daniel climate change / decent work agenda / energy sector / green collective bargaining / just transition / trade union strategies

A just transition involves climate action that provides decent jobs and less hardship for workers and their communities.

2 years ago

Seven steps to ensure decent work in trade agreements

by Marie Daniel African continental free trade area / decent work agenda / labour provisions / trade union strategies / trade unions and trade

The African Continental Free Trade Area agreement does not include labour provisions or references to the creation of decent work. Here’s how trade unions can argue for inclusion.

Defining a just transition for sub-Saharan energy workers

by admin climate change / decent work agenda / energy sector / green collective bargaining / just transition

A discussion paper of the Sub-Saharan Africa Energy Network (SSAEN). Conducted by the LRS, this research was initiated and supported by Industriall-Sub-Saharan Africa and FES-TUCC.

Tag: decent work agenda

Trade unions negotiating on environmental issues in the world of work

Trade Unions Going Green – Environmental issues in the world of work

The Fourth Industrial Revolution: a seductive idea requiring critical engagement

What to do about the lack of labour provisions in the AfCFTA agreement

A trade union guide to the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA)

Trade Unions and Trade: A Guide to the African Continental Free Trade Agreement

Ten trade union arguments for a just energy transition in Africa

Seven steps to ensure decent work in trade agreements

Defining a just transition for sub-Saharan energy workers

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