Tag: retail sector
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The future of retail in Zambia – How are workers affected by technological changes?
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?
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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Organising strategies: Using a global framework agreement to organise Shoprite workers
Can a global framework agreement help a union to organise? For Swaziland Commercial and Allied Workers Union, the answer is a resounding yes.
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The future of retail in South Africa
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.
Retail | 2020 Sector Report
Trade union bargaining strategies in South African multinational companies: Revenue, profit and directors’ remuneration for the retail sector.
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Amazon into Africa: Why you should care
Amazon announced it’d would hire 3000 people in South Africa to work ‘virtually’ in various roles. But what does this mean and why should you care?
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Retail industry after covid-19
Economists have predicted massive job losses in South Africa due to covid-19 pandemic. But what does this mean for the retail sector?
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COVID-19: Implications for retail sector
As one of the few businesses allowed to operate in South Africa during the covid-19 lockdown, are retailers doing enough to ensure protection and fair compensation of workers?
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How does Massmart treat workers in Africa?
Trade unions in the retail sector in Africa have found ways of working together and with unions globally to ensure decent work in multinational corporations.
The future of work | Bargaining Indicators 2019
The story of how the future of work will look is still being written and trade unions in Africa must also wield the pen.
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Inspiring women organising strategies – The mall Story
We’ve encountered great organising strategies used by women workers in the course of our work. Our member union, SACCAWU, managed to mobilise women working in shopping malls.
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Meet the union leader: Philasande Mthethwa, Industrial Field Officer and Organiser at Swaziland Commercial and Allied Workers Union
At 19 years he was assaulted by a Chinese manager at the garment factory he worked and his life changed forever. Here’s Phila’s journey in trade unionism.
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Success Story – using a global framework agreement to organise Shoprite workers
Can a global framework agreement help a union to organise? For Swaziland Commercial and Allied Workers Union, the answer is a resounding yes.
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Shop Stewards Alliance Support
We support Global Unions and their affiliates in sub-Saharan Africa to strengthen their bargaining processes and build cross-border alliances.
The sting in the tail – African retail unions organising at Shoprite
Trade unions in the retail sector formed an alliance to respond to Shoprite’s expansion into Africa.
Shoprite – Reasons to be proud?
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?
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?
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
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
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
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
Who is Massmart? Where does the company operate? How is it performing? What are the minimum wages at Massmart Stores?