Buhlungu, Sakhela, Brookes, Mick and Wood, Geoffrey (2008) Trade Unions and democracy in South Africa : union organizational challenges and solidarities in a time of transformation. British Journal of Industrial Relations, Vol.46 (No.3). pp. 439-468. doi:10.1111/j.1467-8543.2008.00685.x

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Abstract

Based on a nationwide survey, this article focuses on the perceptions of Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) members on two of the central issues that have dominated debates on the South African labour movement: the advisability of COSATU's Alliance with the African National Congress (ANC) and the extent of internal union democracy. The survey revealed that the ANC-Alliance continues to enjoy mass support, while internal democracy remains robust. At the same time, the federation faces the challenges of coping with — and contesting — neoliberal reforms, retaining and re-energizing rank and file in the post-apartheid era, and in reaching out to potential members in the informal sector and other areas of insecure work.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Divisions:	Faculty of Social Sciences > Warwick Business School > Strategy & International Business Faculty of Social Sciences > Warwick Business School
Journal or Publication Title:	British Journal of Industrial Relations
Publisher:	Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd.
ISSN:	0007-1080
Official Date:	2008
Dates:	Date Event 2008 UNSPECIFIED
Volume:	Vol.46
Number:	No.3
Page Range:	pp. 439-468
DOI:	10.1111/j.1467-8543.2008.00685.x
Status:	Peer Reviewed
Publication Status:	Published

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