Migrant Wellbeing : Social Security Responses in a Time of Deadly Disease
Migrants in South Africa under the Covid 19 lockdown suffered acutely. Janet Munakamwe explains why this was the case and …
In the unions
Worker stress and some interventions
All workers in South Africa, but particularly workers in the informal economy, lost incomes and livelihoods during the COVID 19 …
Informal workers and flexible organisation: Seizing the Covid moment
Most workers in Africa labour in the informal economy. They do not constitute an industrial working class and seldom belong …
Attacks on labour institutions:Path to open conflict
Recently a worrying trend towards the undermining of collective bargaining institutions has emerged. Lynford Dor argues that government austerity has …
Zwelinzima Vavi: I believe in practical action…
Zwelinzima Vavi, COSATU’s organising secretary, talks to Snuki Zikalala. Attachments Zwelinzima Vavi. I believe in practical action…_0 (2 MB)
You Can’t Operate in an Unrest situation
Recently COSATU met with several employers’ associations, including the Federated Chamber of Industries (FCI), to demand that they oppose the …
You’re not in my plans : Soccer players liven an uncertain existence
The South African Football Player’s Union (SAFPU) belong to young people who have little knowledge of the working world and …
Young blood runs hot as workers lose patience
The recent wave of strikes have revealed some important challenges for the labour movement. The Labour Bulletin attempts to explore …
Xenophobic violence: Trade unions found wanting
Recent xenophobic attacks in townships point to deep divisions in the working class. Martin Jansen examines the causes of such …
Worthwhile participation what unions should know
Competition Commission Attachments Competition Commission. Worthwhile participation. what unions should know_0 (4 MB)