Ground Up reports that Tongaat Hulett workers protested outside the company’s offices north of Durban on Wednesday, demanding a 13% wage increase against the employers’ offer of 5.4%. They are also asking for a R1,000 transport allowance and a R1,500 housing allowance. Workers from several sugar producers, mostly represented by the Food and Allied Workers […]
COSATU and SATAWU come to NTI workers’ rescue – again
The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) and its affiliate, the South African Transport and Allied Workers Union (SATAWU) intervened once more to ensure that workers at North West Transport Investment (NTI) were paid their salaries. Workers at the bus company jointly owned by the North West and Gauteng provincial governments made headlines in […]
Workers at RCL Foods on strike over salary increases
SABC News reports that workers at RCL Foods Sugar and Milling, affiliated to different labour unions, have embarked on a protected strike action following a deadlock in salary negotiations. They are demanding a 13% increase across the board, while the employer is offering 5.4%. President of the Food and Allied Workers Union (FAWU) Nico Ndima […]
SATAWU: Truck drivers to go on strike as wage talks collapse
The South African Transport and Allied Workers Union (SATAWU) in Road Freight and Logistics Sector would like to inform its members as well as the public that the wages negotiations have collapsed between the two parties and as SATAWU we are at the verge to embark on a protected strike following deadlock out of the […]
COSATU alarmed by planned job cuts at Media24 and eNCA
The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) is alarmed by the looming job cuts in the media industry. Media 24 and eNCA recently announced plans to cut hundreds of jobs, with Media 24 initially indicating 126 jobs were on the line, but on Friday news emerged that the number was likely higher. eNCA, on […]
Pikitup strike continues amid corruption, nepotism allegations
SABC News reports that promises of permanent jobs, allegations of nepotism and corruption have pushed Pikitup casual workers in Johannesburg into an ongoing strike, disrupting service delivery. The casual workers say they were promised permanent employment last year and went through the hiring process, including medical tests. However, in June this year, they were told that Pikitup had no budget […]
Nehawu demands R40k cash payout, 6.5% salary increase for Icasa employees
The Citizen reports that workers at the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) have downed tools after wage negotiations collapsed, with the National Education, Health and Allied Workers’ Union (NEHAWU) demanding a R40 000 cash payout for employees, a 6.5% salary increase and the immediate implementation of outstanding performance bonuses for the 2023-24 cycle. […]
Boxer Workers Deserve Fair Treatment, Safe Working Conditions and Equal Benefits
The South African Commercial Catering and Allied Workers Union (SACCAWU) expresses its deep concern over the continued unfair treatment of Boxer employees. It is unacceptable that workers who play a vital role in the company’s success continue to be denied basic rights, fair working conditions and equal employment benefits. Despite Boxer being one of South […]
DENOSA NW welcomes the ruling by Labour Court
MMABATHO – The Democratic Nursing Organisation of South Africa (DENOSA) in North West warmly welcomes yesterday’s ruling by the Johannesburg Labour Court on the review application by Department of Health in North West of the Public Health Social Development Bargaining Council (PHSDSBC) arbitration award to DENOSA to have an assistant nurse paid 8 percent Rural […]
COSATU Western Cape opposes Premier Foods attempts to close Tulbagh plant
The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) is deeply concerned following Premier Foods’ announcement of a plan to close the Tulbagh plant. COSATU is worried that this move will have huge socio-economic implications not only for Premier Foods direct employees, as well as farm-based workers but also for the entire Tulbagh area. Were it […]