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Sam Tambani Research Institute (SATRI)
The Sam Tambani Research Institute (SATRI) is an initiative of the National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) and Mineworkers Investment Trust (MIT). It was registered in 2012 as a non-profit institute, but it only commenced its work in earnest in 2014. SATRI was conceptualized through the recognition that information can be manipulated to perpetuate exploitation of workers. The same information, however, can also be used as a tool to negotiate for better conditions, as well as supporting pro-worker policies. SATRI was mandated to undertake research relevant to the welfare of workers and their communities in the Mining, Energy and Construction sectors. In addition, the Institute is tasked with undertaking proactive research on national policies and emerging issues that have a bearing on the well-being of workers, both in the short term and long term.
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The Concept of a Just Transition is as Relevant to the Fourth Industrial Revolution as it is for the Move towards a Low Carbon Economy
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Making South Africa's Migration to Fourth Industrial Revolution Just for Workers: A Lesson from the Just Energy Transition Framework to a Low-carbon Economy
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Unpacking Employee Share Ownership Plans (ESOPs)
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SATRI Quarterly Research Report: May to August 2018
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Energy Mix Choices and the Protection of Workers' Interests in South Africa
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Challenges Facing Women in the Mining, Energy and Construction Sectors of South Africa: Persisting Barriers to Equity in the Workplace
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