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Organizing workers in small enterprises : the experience of the Southern African clothing and textile workers' union

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Analyses strategies adopted by the South African Clothing and Textile Workers' Union (SACTWU) to recruit and serve workers in formal small clothing establishments. Special attention is paid to centralized bargaining institutions (Bargaining Councils) that regulate wages, benefits and working conditions in the major metropolitan areas.

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  • Bennett, Mark., 2002. "Organizing workers in small enterprises : the experience of the Southern African clothing and textile workers' union," ILO Working Papers 993570863402676, International Labour Organization.
    • Handle: RePEc:ilo:ilowps:993570863402676
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    1. Kristin F. Butcher & Cecilia Elena Rouse, 2001. "Wage Effects of Unions and Industrial Councils in South Africa," ILR Review, Cornell University, ILR School, vol. 54(2), pages 349-374, January.
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    6. Mollentz, Jennifer., 2002. "Creating a conducive policy environment for employment creation in SMMEs in South Africa," ILO Working Papers 993581513402676, International Labour Organization.

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