Leading Labor explores the impact of labor on economic growth and political stability, from a Southern African perspective. We have difficult, honest, and open conversations exploring the multifaceted impact labor continues to have by having conversations with trade union leaders, researchers, and workers just like you. Leading Labor is a podcast brought to you in partnership by the Virtual Student Federal Service (VSFS) program and the U.S. Department of State.
Leading Labor
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Leading Labor explores the impact of labor on economic growth and political stability, from a Southern African perspective. We have difficult, honest, and open conversations exploring the multifaceted impact labor continues to have by having conversations with trade union leaders, researchers, and workers just like you. Leading Labor is a podcast brought to you in partnership by the Virtual Student Federal Service (VSFS) program and the U.S. Department of State.
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June 23, 2022
A Just Transition for Labor
<p>In this episode, we discuss the pressing topic of Just Transition with sustainable development and economics expert Dr. Martin Kaggwa, and reflect on how to align the goals of environmentalists and the responsibilities of labor rights organizations towards the challenge of ensuring the transition to renewable energy is just and equitable.</p> <p>Dr. Kaggwa is an academic, researcher, consultant, and currently the Executive Director at the Sam Tambani Research Institute, an organization that conducts research that is dedicated to improving the quality of life for workers, specifically within the industries of energy and mining in South Africa. SATRI was founded in collaboration with the National Union of Mine Workers and the Mineworkers Investment Trust.</p>
June 21, 2022
What Can Be Done to End Child Labor and Eliminate Child Exploitation in Sub-Saharan Africa?
<p>In this episode, we spoke with Kevin Willcutts from the United States Department of Labor about the importance of building solidarity between governmental organizations and Labor Unions in the fight to eradicate child labor from Sub-Saharan Africa.</p> <p>Kevin is the Deputy Director of Technical Assistance and Cooperation with The Office of child labor, forced labor, and human trafficking at the US Department of Labor, Bureau of International Labor Affairs. He engages with government officials around the world to build an international network that is united against the exploitation of children.</p>
April 1, 2022
Regional Perspective on Women in Trade Unions
<p>In honor of Women’s History Month, we spoke with Mavis A. Koogotsitse from the Southern Africa Trade Union Co-ordinating Council (SATUCC) about how to uplift the voices of women and shift gender dynamics within trade unions in Southern Africa.</p> <p>Mavis is the executive secretary of the Southern Africa Trade Union Co-ordinating Council. SATUCC represents “all major trade union federations in the Southern African Development Community.” (SATUCC) The council encompasses 16 countries with a membership of over 5 million people across the region.</p>
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