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Watch Public sector unions strike announcement video
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WATCH: Public sector unions to STRIKE over wages [Video]

german airport workers strike
World News

Hundreds of flights axed as German airport staff strike

Distell workers protest for their union organisation's rights
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Distell workers protest for their union organisation’s rights

Watch Public sector unions strike announcement video
News

WATCH: Public sector unions to STRIKE over wages [Video]

german airport workers strike
World News

Hundreds of flights axed as German airport staff strike

Distell workers protest for their union organisation's rights
News

Distell workers protest for their union organisation’s rights

UK strike
World News

Half a million strike in UK as cost-of-living crisis bites

By Agence France-Presse02-02-2023 15:08

Half a million people stopped work over pay in Britain leaving transport networks paralysed and thousands of classrooms empty in the largest walkout in over a decade.

UK Ambulance
News

UK ambulance workers strike again as unions call for talks

By Agence France-Presse23-01-2023 13:37

Thousands of ambulance workers held another strike across England and Wales on Monday in escalating industrial action as unions.

French oil workers' union calls for strikes over pensions
World News

French oil workers’ union calls for strikes over pensions

By Agence France-Presse12-01-2023 13:34

Unions representing French oil workers on Thursday called for strikes against President Emmanuel Macron’s pension reforms, threatening a repeat of the refinery and depot closures that caused chaos for motorists last year.

Watch Disruption as EFF blocks busy N1 highway in Midrand video
News

WATCH: EFF blocks busy N1 highway in Midrand [VIDEO]

By Ramadhani Kusaga01-12-2022 11:44

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Watch Public Sector strike video
News

WATCH | Over 200k workers to hit the streets on STRIKE [VIDEO]

By Ramadhani Kusaga10-11-2022 13:38

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public sector PSA union
News

Public Sector strike: Over 200k workers to hit the streets – these services will be affected

By Storm Simpson10-11-2022 06:56

PSA’s national strike on Thursday will be supported by FEDUSA. The union said some departments will be seriously impacted.

Public Service Association PSA strike
News

WCED says matric exams should be unaffected by public sector shutdown on Thursday

By Storm Simpson09-11-2022 17:40

The Public Sector Association previously said the education sector may be affected by Thursday’s protest action across the country.

Kenya Airway strike over after court order
Africa News

Kenya Airways strike OVER after a court order to return to work

By Agence France-Presse09-11-2022 00:24

Kenya Airways pilots will end their days-long strike and return to work on Wednesday morning, their union said, after a court order.

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News

Here’s why you ‘may not be able to enter or leave SA’ on Thursday

By Tom Head08-11-2022 12:49

People entering or exiting South Africa on Thursday have been told to expect ‘significant disruptions’ – we’ve got the details here.

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Strike incoming: Over 5 000 Makro workers preparing for protest

By Reeshni Chaslyn Chetty18-10-2022 11:02

Thousands of Makro employees could soon take to the streets in protest if their wage and working condition demands aren’t met.

Watch Satawu is threatening a MASS strike action video
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WATCH | MASS strike action in SA on MONDAY? [VIDEO]

By Ramadhani Kusaga10-10-2022 12:04

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Water and Sanitation unit, eThekwini Municipality, protest, strike, Durban CBD, demonstration, Thursday 15 September, Prior Road offices, Durban Solid Waste, DSW
KwaZulu-Natal

eThekwini workers protest in Durban CBD over new pay rules

By Reeshni Chaslyn Chetty15-09-2022 20:37

eThekwini Water and Sanitation employees embarked on a protest today against the new overtime and allowance rules.

Putco
Gauteng

Putco bus plans to resume services next week

By Siso Naile08-09-2022 23:13

Putco dismisses 105 striking bus drivers and says it intends to resume services on Monday the 12th of September 2022.

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KwaZulu-Natal

DSW workers who blocked roads with trucks could be dismissed

By Reeshni Chaslyn Chetty07-09-2022 13:07

eThekwini Municipality will be motivating for the dismissal of workers who used DSW trucks to block roads during their protest.

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Gauteng

Putco workers STILL striking – some issued notices of dismissal

By Reeshni Chaslyn Chetty07-09-2022 12:50

Putco employees who embarked on an illegal strike were issued dismissal notices and have until 17:00 today to submit representations.

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500 000 security guards to strike IF wage demands are not met

By Reeshni Chaslyn Chetty04-09-2022 18:21

All private employers of security guards will be impacted if wage negotiations do not fall in favour of the workers by 12 September.

Uber
News

Protesting Cape Town Uber drivers want minimum of R40 per trip: Fair?

By Garrin Lambley18-08-2022 08:15

Uber and Bolt drivers will continue with the second (and final) day of their strike in Cape Town on Thursday, 18 August.

Uber
News

Uber, Bolt drivers continue strike TODAY: Walking shoes!

By Garrin Lambley18-08-2022 06:42

Uber and Bolt drivers will continue with Day 2 of their strike on Thursday as they seek lower commission charges and higher rates.

Uber
News

Uber, Bolt drivers begin strike

By Garrin Lambley17-08-2022 15:19

Uber and Bolt drivers have started a strike in Cape Town, demanding lower commission charges and higher rates for drivers.

Cosatu strike
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MASSIVE strike action to go ahead next week in South Africa: The SIX main gripes

By Garrin Lambley17-08-2022 14:50

South Africa could well come to standstill next week as Cosatu and Saftu have marked Wednesday, 24 August for a nationwide strike.

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KwaZulu-Natal

Another strike: eThekwini residents urged to keep dirtbags indoors

By Reeshni Chaslyn Chetty16-08-2022 16:02

Residents in the eThekwini Municipality have been urged to keep their dirt bags indoors as employees embark on an illegal strike.

COSATU strike
News

COSATU plans nation-wide strike next Wednesday: Prepare for chaos!

By Garrin Lambley15-08-2022 23:09

SA’s biggest labour union COSATU is to stage a national strike next Wednesday to protest against the rising cost of fuel and food.

Cosatu strike
News

SA’s biggest union plans country-wide strike next Wednesday: Prepare for chaos!

By Garrin Lambley15-08-2022 15:07

SA’s biggest labour union is to stage a national strike on Wednesday, 24 August to protest against the rising cost of fuel and food.

South African Revenue Service, SARS, Public Servants Association, PSA, National Education, Health, and Allied Workers Union, Nehawu, Edward Kieswetter
News

SARS welcomes suspension of MONTHS long PSA, Nehawu strike

By Reeshni Chaslyn Chetty12-08-2022 20:53

SARS, on Friday, released a statement welcoming the suspension of industrial action by unions PSA and Nehawu.

SARS
News

SARS update: It’s GOOD news as employees return to work after wage negotiations

By Garrin Lambley12-08-2022 18:52

SARS has welcomed the suspension of the industrial action that forced the closure of 18 of its branches across the country.

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