Section A: Demographics—worker’s questionnaire
Province 1.KwaZuluNatal 2.Mpumalanga 3. Eastern Cape
Occupations 1. Millers 2. Growers Transporters
Age 1. Under 18 2. 18–24 3. 25–32 4. 33–40 5. 41–47 6. 48 and above
Gender 1. Male 2. Female 3. Transgender
Education 1. Grade 1–7 2. Grade 8–12 3. Certificate/National diploma
4. Degree 5. Post Graduate Degree
Employment 1. Permanent 2. Temporary 3. Contract 4. Seasonal Employment duration 1. 0–3 Years 2. 3–7 years 3. 7–10 years 4. Over 10
years Quality of life
(optional)
1. Poor 2. Fair 3. Good 4. Very Good 5. Excellent
Section B: Freedom of association
1. Please answer the following questions regarding your freedom of association in your workplace.
1.1 Do you have the organizational freedom to join any association? YES NO
1.2 Are you a member of any association? YES NO
1.3 Do your employers provide full independence and freedom in the functioning of your association?
YES NO
1.4 Do you have the freedom to organize unions? YES NO 1.5 Do you have the freedom to industrial action? YES NO 1.6 Do you have the freedom to engage in collective bargaining? YES NO
2. Given the opportunity, which 3 main subjects would you like to discuss in a collective bargaining negotiation with your employer?
Wages Maternity leave
Hours per week Paternity leave
Overtime payment Educational leave
Rest periods Pension
Compassionate leave Funeral expenses Accident insurance Others…. (Please state)
Health care ………..
Severance pay ………..
Section C: Wages
1. Please answer the following questions regarding your wages.
1.1 Based on your income, do you feel that your wages should be increased? YES NO 1.2 Are you satisfied with the wages that you earn? YES NO 1.3 Do you have wage-related incentives (overtime, commission, etc.)? YES NO 1.4 Have your wages increased in the past two years? YES NO
2. State by means of a percentage which of the following basic necessities you spend your wages on. Please ensure that the percentages add up to 100 %.
Food Water Electricity Housing Transportation Healthcare Education
(continued)
(continued) Mobile phone Entertainment Savings
Other… (Please state)
………..
Section D: Gender Equality
1. Please answer the following questions regarding Gender Equality in your workplace
1.1 The ratio of MEN to WOMEN at the workplace is approximately
50:50 60:40 40:60 80:20 20:80
2. Have you experienced any of the following forms of gender inequality at work?
2.1 Gender discrimination YES NO
2.2 Lower salary due to your gender YES NO
2.3 Unequal workplace treatment YES NO
2.4 Harassment or bullying due to your gender YES NO
3. In your opinion and experience, which of these factors are favorable to either men or women within the organization?
Men and women treated equally
Men treated more favorably than woman
Women treated more favorably than men Recruitment and selection
Remuneration Appraisal/performance management
Training and development Promotion opportunities Family-friendly policies Flexible working hours Policies and Procedures (e.g., grievance and disciplinary policies)
Section E: Working Conditions
1. Please answer the following questions regarding your freedom of association in your workplace.
1.1 Do you have access to the following facilities at your workplace?
Separate toilets for men and women Yes No
Clean drinking water Yes No
Rest facilities (cafeteria, etc.) Yes No
Changing rooms Yes No
Personal lockers for your personal items Yes No
Emergency exits Yes No
Showers Yes No
All necessary protective clothing (gloves, rubber boots, helmets, etc.) Yes No Protective measures in place from outside danger Yes No Protection from climate conditions (rain, heat) Yes No
Section F: Health and Safety
1. Are you exposed to any of the following physical hazards in terms of Health and Safetyat your workplace?
Transportation YES NO If YES, do you have protective equipment for it?
YES NO
Flow in pipes YES NO If YES, do you have protective equipment for it?
YES NO
Lime milling YES NO If YES, do you have protective equipment for it?
YES NO
Ventilators YES NO If YES, do you have protective equipment for it?
YES NO
Turbines YES NO If YES, do you have protective equipment for it?
YES NO
Compressors YES NO If YES, do you have protective equipment for it?
YES NO
Unpleasant smells YES NO If YES, do you have protective equipment for it?
YES NO
Heat and cold radiation
YES NO If YES, do you have protective equipment for it?
YES NO
Dust YES NO If YES, do you have protective
equipment for it?
YES NO
Do you have cuts/dry skin/peeling?
YES NO If YES, do you have protective equipment to avoid it?
YES NO
1.2 Please state which joint(s) have bothered you due to your daily work-related
Thank you for your participation. God Bless!
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