Strikes and Stoppages: The South African Working Poor's Weapon of Choice

The book explores the plight of the working poor in South Africa, highlighting the paradox of high unemployment alongside many employed individuals living in poverty. It examines the power imbalance in the workplace, where low-income workers, often lacking formal skills and education, are easily replaceable and heavily dependent on their jobs. South African labor laws permit trade unions to organize protests to address these disparities, yet such actions often result in significant financial losses for both workers and organizations, raising questions about the effectiveness of protest as a strategy for change.