03 October 2019 19 Min Read
adapt or die
The end of unions?
Trade unions were once a powerful force. Now they are on the wane for a variety of reasons. These include the changing world of work, fragmentation and labour market forces beyond their control, business unionism, greater competition – and corruption. Yet the largest federation, Cosatu, still has political sway through its alliance with the ANC. But the rate of the decline raises the question: how long will its clout last?
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