EWN reports that South African Transport and Allied Workers Union (SATAWU) said it is heading to court over a breakdown in wage negotiations with the Passenger Rail Agency (PRASA). It said PRASA has refused to comply with a signed agreement of a 5.5% increase. The union said it will be serving the Commission for Conciliation, […]

EWN reports that the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) appears to be on a collision course with two labour unions after the rail operator sent out letters to union leaders warning it may not be able to meet the obligations of a signed wage agreement meant to take effect in August. After at […]

TimesLive reports that workers at Ithala Development Finance Corporation (IDFC) represented by the National Education, Health and Allied Workers’ Union (NEHAWU) have raised red flags about management of the institution under group CEO Pearl Bhengu. They cited concerns over the institution’s performance, neglect of infrastructure and financial oversight. Union members marched to the IDFC offices in Durban […]

The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) and its Affiliate, the South African Municipal Workers Union (SAMWU) in the North-West are dejected by the non-payment of salaries of municipal workers in Ditsobotla and other municipalities in the province. Municipalities, including the Ditsobotla local municipality, are the closest sphere of government to residents and carry […]

EWN reports that members of the South African Municipal Workers’ Union (SAMWU) are marching in Tshwane over salary increases on Wednesday. The union said it will submit its memorandum to municipal officials to demand clarity on the disputed increases of between 3.4% and 5.4%. The union said its members were not satisfied with what the […]

TimesLive reports that healthcare leaders have called for urgent systemic action to prioritise nurses’ wellness, warning that the health of the country’s largest workforce is being overlooked to the detriment of patient outcomes. Speaking at the 5th African Nursing Conference in Boksburg, Brig-Gen Azwihangwisi Makumbane, from the SA Military Health Service (SAMHS) said burnout, fatigue […]

The Mercury writes that workers in the sugar manufacturing and refining industry have secured a 6.5% wage increase through a one-year agreement facilitated by the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA). This comes after five months of negotiations.  Trade union United Association of South Africa (UASA), which represented workers in the talks, confirmed that […]

SABC New reports that former mineworkers around Ekurhuleni can now go to the Far East Rand Hospital to register for their social security benefits. The Gauteng Health Department is currently embarking on a drive to have former mineworkers register for compensation due to mining related illnesses such as Tuberculosis and Silicosis. Four other registration centres were opened […]

Business Times reports that former employees of Eastern Platinum’s Crocodile River Mine are still waiting for their unclaimed provident fund benefits 10 years after they were retrenched. The mine in Brits was placed on care and maintenance in 2013, due to a combination of falling metal prices and a low global outlook. Labour lawyer Tommy Bangani, […]

The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) congratulates its resilient Affiliate, South African Transport and Allied Workers Union (SATAWU) for reaching an above inflation wage agreement with the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (Prasa). SATAWU and fellow union, Untu, accepted a 5.5% wage offer after being locked in negotiations with Prasa for months. […]