Social movements in an era of globalisation: A case study of Cosatu
Cosatu, as a social movement, predates the democratic transition and was one of the most important elements of the anti-apartheid …
In the unions
Social of selfish? progressive trade unions and public service delivery
Ebrahim-Khali Hassen examines different views on whether COSATU trade unions are contributing to public service delivery or acting as a …
Skorokoros, Zola Budds and E-20s, Interview with Maurice Bokaba
Etienne Vlok interviews Maurice Bokaba – SATAWU national organiser: taxi unit. Attachments Skorokoros, Zola Buds and E-20s- interview with …
Social democratic dreams or class struggle realism: a reply to Godongwana
In response to NUMSA’s Enoch Godongwana on the prospects for socialism in a future social contract in South Africa, Alex …
Sipho Kubheka, General secretary of PPWAWU
Sipho Kubheka, general secretary of the Paper, Printing, Wood and Allied Workers’ Union (PPWAWU) talks to Snuki Zikalala.
Shop Stewards & Worker Control
Tens of thousands of elected shop stewards have long been the active expression and the guarantee of workers control in …
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.
Shifting the balance: weaving gender into union work
Gender issues remain outside the mainstream activities of unions. Vanessa Jantjies and Althea MacQuene outline the steps that NUMSA Western …
Shop floor and chalk-face: a new partnership?
The globalisation of capital as stripped workers internationally of social protection. Eddie Webster discusses a new initiative, the Global Labour …
Seizing the moment: union investment companies
John Copelyn responds to the open letter to him and Marcel Golding published in the last issue of the Labour …