Trade unions in South Africa: dramatic change after apartheid ends.

From: Monthly Labor Review | Date: May 1, 1996| Author: Barrett, Jerome T. | Copyright information

One of the results of the elimination of apartheid in South Africa has been a rapidly growing labor union movement there. The ruling African National Congress has been staunchly pro-union since it came to power under Pres Nelson Mandela, and many members of Parliament are trade unionists. The AFL-CIO opened an office in Johannesburg and assists the nation's unions. How the rise of labor unions have affected business and society in South Africa is examined.

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