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Examining the role of trade unions during salary negotiations in public schools

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Educators in public schools deserve decent unions in negotiating for salary increases for educators in living salaries for their teaching services. The aim of this paper is to examine the role of trade public schools. A qualitative research approach was adopted to address the aim of the paper and fifteen educators affiliated to trade unions were interviewed. Content analysis method is used to analyse the primary data obtained during in-depth interviews. The findings of this study uncovered that trade unions negotiate for salaries increases for educators based on the mandate received from the members in branches. This paper offers recommendations to key stakeholders in public schools and future research directions on the topic.

Source: International Journal of Research in Business and Social Science (2147-4478)

DOI: 10.20525/ijrbs.v14i2.3922

Authors: Sipho Makgopa, Mpho Makgopa

Institution: University of South Africa

Language: English

Topic: Labor Movements and Unions

Subfield: Public Administration

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Quality education, Decent work and economic growth

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $129