Inflation Monitor | June 2021
The headline annual inflation rate was 4.9% in June 2021, compared with 5.2% in May 2021.
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3 weeks ago
Bargaining Monitor – Wage outcomes in the past six months
Despite the state of the economy and the Covid-19 health crisis, unions have managed to negotiate above-inflation wage increases.
Inflation Monitor | MAY 2021
The headline inflation rate in May 2021 accelerated to 5.2 % year on year. The prices of food, transport, public transport and administered prices continue to drive inflation. Remember that inflation statistics refer to the past twelve months, while wage increases refer to the months to come.
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2 months ago
Trade union collective bargaining strategies for 2021
The LRS trade union collective bargaining strategy input looks at the minimum wage and settlement trends; the impact of Covid-19 on the economy and collective bargaining; the 2021 bargaining round; and bargaining for the future.
LRS collective bargaining input for 2021
Our trade union collective bargaining strategy input for 2021 looks at the minimum wage and settlement trends; the impact of Covid-19 on the economy and collective bargaining; the 2021 bargaining round; and bargaining for the future.
Inflation Monitor | April 2021
The headline annual inflation rate increased to 4.4% in April 2021 from 3.2% in March 2021. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) increased by 0.7% month-on-month in April 2021.
Inflation Monitor | March 2021
The headline annual inflation rate increased to 3.2% in March 2021 from 2.9% in February 2021.
Inflation Monitor | February 2021
The headline inflation rate slowed to 2.9% in February 2021 from 3.2% in January 2021.
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4 months ago
How to negotiate with employers during difficult times
The company you’re bargaining with is in a genuine crisis and can’t afford any salary increases. What should be in your counter-proposal?
Bargaining Benchmarks | March 2021
Bargaining Benchmarks is a resource for role players in collective bargaining in South Africa.
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5 months ago
Questions and answers about the national minimum wage review – An interview with Trenton Elsely, Commissioner, National Minimum Wage Commission
“The minimum wage is a victory for ultra-low wage workers. We have an established floor where there was none before, and we can raise that floor and ensure that no worker is left behind,” says Trenton Elsely, Commissioner, National Minimum Wage Commission.
Inflation Monitor | January 2021
The headline annual inflation rate increased to 3.2% in January 2021 from 3.1% in December 2020. Food price slowed to 5.6%.
Inflation Monitor | December 2020
The headline annual inflation rate declined to 3.1% in December 2020 from 3.2% in November 2020. The Consumer price index increased by 0.2% month-on-month in December 2020.
Bargaining Benchmarks | December 2020
Bargaining Benchmarks is a resource for role players in collective bargaining in South Africa.
Inflation Monitor | November 2020
The headline annual inflation rate declined to 3.2% in November 2020 from 3.3% in October 2020. On a month-on-month basis the inflation rate came at 0% in November 2020 from 0.3% in October 2020.
Inflation Monitor | October 2020
The headline annual inflation rate went up to 3.3% in October 2020 from 3% in September 2020. On average, prices increased by 0.3% month-on-month in October 2020.
Bargaining for gender equity
Learn a simple step by step approach to bargaining for gender equity in the workplace
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10 months ago
A step by step approach to collective bargaining for gender equity
Learn a simple step by step approach to bargaining for gender equity in the workplace.
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11 months ago
Bargaining at company level: A basic guide for shop stewards
A basic guide for new shop stewards to follow when bargaining at company level.
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11 months ago
Collective bargaining agreements during covid-19
Can trade unions continue to successfully negotiate protections for workers in uncertain times?
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2 years ago
16 priority demands for collective bargaining
Worker representatives have identified the priority demands that will strengthen the collective bargaining agreements covering millions of workers in South Africa.
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2 years ago
Women workers in South Africa and the battle for equality
Twenty-five years after Beijing, there’s progress for women workers in South Africa but major challenges remain.
Bargaining Equality – Discrimination
A trade union checklist of the collective agreement language for bargaining LGBTI+ rights.
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2 years ago
Strong trade unions can help reduce inequality in South Africa
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.
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2 years ago
A band of male comrades united for women
FEDUSA’s Babongile Dumani is a male champion supporting the rights of working women in southern Africa.
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2 years ago
Creating a model inclusive collective bargaining agreement
What will it take to negotiate for all workers across formal and informal and workplaces taking into account their different needs, roles and identities?
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2 years ago
Organising young workers: How are unions faring in South Africa?
SACCAWU shop steward, Bongani Mkhize (35), has tips for organising and involving young workers in trade unions.
History of activism on LGBT rights in South Africa
South Africa’s Constitution was the first in the world to outlaw discrimination based on sexual orientation. Learn how we got here.
Financial reporting – 15 key terms to get you started
What do the terms ‘depreciation’ and ‘amortisation’ mean? What does a non-executive director of a company do? Our new guide contains some basic financial terms that every union negotiator needs to know.
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3 years ago
The essentials of collective bargaining in South Africa
Like Cape Town’s weather, collective bargaining can be unpredictable. Our resources on this important union function will ensure you’re always prepared for negotiations.
South African Multinational Corporations in Africa: Bargaining with Multinationals
A step-by-step approach to using company information when preparing for bargaining processes.
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3 years ago
Tactics for successful union negotiations
What makes a good trade union negotiator? What makes a strong bargaining case?
Collective bargaining strategy and tactics
A presentation on strategies and tactics for collective bargaining to worker representatives at an LRS Bargaining Forum in Johannesburg.
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3 years ago
Tell them you know how much the boss is really earning
South African MNCs in Africa: Bargaining with Multinationals guide shows union negotiators how to make better use of information on company revenue, profits and directors’ pay.
Decisions for life: Sharing our stories and strategies
Young women involved in the Decisions for Life campaign in South Africa share their own stories and experiences making the trade union a home for young women.
Decisions for life: Sexual harassment
The Decisions for life: Sexual harassment booklet focuses on sexual harassment in the workplace and the protections available to workers.
Decisions for life: Empowering women workers
This booklet shows the impact of the Decisions for Life campaign on the lives of young women workers.
Decisions for life: Decent work and contracts
The booklet features examples of work contracts as well as basic workplace rights, to inform young women workers of their right to decent work.
Decisions for life: Breastfeeding
This booklet focuses on young working mothers and the challenges they experience trying to continue breastfeeding when they return to work.
Decisions for life: Campaign guide
The Decisions for Life campaign builds the power of young women so that they are able to confront issues in the workplace and make decisions about their lives.
MNC Trends Report 2013
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
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
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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3 years ago
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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Promoting gender equality in Southern Africa
We support trade union activists in creating cultures of gender equality in the trade union and workplace.
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Collective Bargaining Support
The Collective Bargaining Support Programme offers research, information and education to trade unions to support their efforts to improve bargaining and organising activities and strategies.
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Gender Equality
The Gender Equality Programme of the Labour Research Service supports the building of cultures of gender equality in trade unions, the workplace and community.
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3 years ago
Labour rights for women
The Labour Rights for Women campaign empowers women to organise and defend their rights in the workplace.
Equality is everyone’s business
This booklet outlines the various laws relating to workplace rights and provides advice on preventing and responding to discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity.
Anglogold Ashanti – Towards strategic bargaining
An analysis of collective bargaining agreements at AngloGold Ashanti operations.
Anglogold Ashanti – All that glitters is not gold
The research provides company information that trade unions need to effectively engage with Anglogold Ashanti at a national and regional level.
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