The Women’s Budget: voting for economic change
The national budget is government’s most important economic policy instrument. In the past, it has not catered for women’s interests. …
Vol 21 No 1 Feb 1997
The informal sector: West African women organise
Pat Horn recently visited West Africa, where she investigated a new type of trade unionism.
The Employment Standards Bill: undermining gender rights?
The Employment Standards Bill seeks to establish basic workplace rights. Melanie Samson points to the danger of women’s rights being …
Shifting sands: labour market trends and unionisation
Owen Crankshaw’s research suggests that COSATU’s traditional membership base is being undermined by changes in the labour market.
Protecting the police: unions and SAPS
Monique Marks looks at unions, labour relations and transformation within the South African Police Service.
Lightening the load: TGWU defends truckers
Kally Forrest reports on the recent truckers’ strike.
I am here to push change
Grace Seboleleng Khunou, SADTU Provincial Media Coordinator and school principal, talks to Deanne Collins and William Matlala.
Health and safety: challenges and opportunities for women workers
Women’s health and safety problems are closely related to their socio-political status. Sophia Kisting examines the problems and suggests strategies …