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The article presents labour market risk assessment for South Africa. It says trade union movement has been weakened and the incidence of strikes has declined. It expects union power to decline further, while divisions over policy direction will serve to isolate Cosatu, the main union umbrella organisation. The impact of HIV/AIDS epidemic on the market is discussed, as well as the legal and public relations difficulties suffered by firms without a black empowerment strategy.

The article presents labour market risk assessment for South Africa. It says trade union movement has been weakened and the incidence of strikes has declined. It expects union power to fall further, while divisions over policy direction will serve to isolate Cosatu, the main union umbrella organisation. The impact of HIV/AIDS epidemic on the market is discussed, as well as the legal and public relations difficulties suffered by firms without a black empowerment strategy.

The article presents a labour market risk report on South Africa. The report discusses how the HIV/AIDS epidemic has led to serious disruptions in the workplace. It cites the difficulty faced by firms in some sectors in sourcing skilled workers. According to the report, trade-union movement in the country is one of Africa's largest and most sophisticated. An overview of wage restrictions in the country is offered.