The state of the union?: attitudes to South African trade unions

Key Points

• The study aims to explore South African attitudes towards trade unions and the level of confidence in them.
• Qualitative analysis of attitudes toward trade unions in South Africa.
• Examination of the role of trade unions in the democratic struggle and their current status post-apartheid.
• Investigation of various factors that contribute to public trust in trade unions.
• Identify significant levels of confidence in trade unions among certain demographics.
• Highlight ongoing relevance of trade unions in addressing contemporary social issues.
• Uncover variations in attitudes based on personal and political backgrounds.