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trade unions, Government, Public Service Coordinating Bargaining Council, Public Service Association, PSA spokesperson Reuben Maleka, Unions, public servants
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3% wage increase may be accepted if demands are met – Unions

TMPD
Gauteng

TMPD announces streets to be affected by National Shutdown

Eskom unions
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NUM: Situation at Eskom to improve following wage talks

trade unions, Government, Public Service Coordinating Bargaining Council, Public Service Association, PSA spokesperson Reuben Maleka, Unions, public servants
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3% wage increase may be accepted if demands are met – Unions

TMPD
Gauteng

TMPD announces streets to be affected by National Shutdown

Eskom unions
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NUM: Situation at Eskom to improve following wage talks

South African Government, pay increase, salary increase, wage increase, public servants, R1 000 disposable income, lower-paid workers, trade unions, negotiations continuing
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Public servants’ salaries: Govt tables 7.5% increase for the majority

By Reeshni Chaslyn Chetty22-06-2022 13:02

It’s been revealed that Government has officially tabled the pay increase offers for public servants in South Africa – take a look…

unemployment rate
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Cosatu slams government as unemployment rate nears a crippling 50%

By Marilynn Manuel31-03-2022 15:09

‘In no time people in the working-age population will be officially unemployed,’ said Cosatu while criticizing the government.

SAFTU Zwelinzima Vavi
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SAFTU suspends 4 national office bearers over Zwelinzima Vavi saga

By Nokwanda Ncwane27-03-2022 13:15

SAFTU Secretary General, Zwelinzima Vavi had vowed that the agenda will not succeed. The federation has suspended those who tried to oust him.

Some unions accept SAA deferre
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Some unions accept SAA deferred pay settlement offer

By Riyaz Patel24-12-2020 18:29

The workers will receive a 5.9 percent increase backdated to April this year, and a pro-rata savings towards a 13th cheque, eNCA reported.

SADTU seeking Con. Court relie
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SADTU seeking Con. Court relief in wage increase battle with government

By Riyaz Patel20-12-2020 09:19

SADTU, DENOSA, PROPCRU as well as other public service unions are engaged in legal battle with government to compel it to implement the final phase of a 3-year wage agreement.

US Election: Unions prepare fo
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US Election: Unions prepare for general strike should Trump ‘subvert results’

By Riyaz Patel31-10-2020 01:44

Organizers say the US labour movement must be ready to “defend democracy” and use their collective power to ensure that every vote is counted.

In a first, UK trade unions ad
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In a first, UK trade unions adopt anti-apartheid motion against Israel

By Riyaz Patel10-10-2020 11:30

Internationalism has a long tradition in the British trade union movement. In the ’60s, trade unionists were amongst the first to respond to the ANC’s call for a boycott of apartheid South Africa.

cosatu eskom
News

‘Time to fight back’: Cosatu to embark on strike against corruption

By Thabo Baloyi27-08-2020 13:11

The trade union federation added that while it has acknowledged President Cyril Ramaphosa’s efforts to push back against corruption, it can only judge the results and not solely his intentions

Municipal workers union demand
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Municipal workers union demands R3 000 ‘danger allowance’

By Lungani Zungu13-07-2020 15:04

The South African Municipal Workers Union (SAMWU) has vowed to fight for the R3 000 “danger allowance” for its members who worked during the national lockdown

student debt
News

Cosatu call for historical student debt to be scrapped

By Dan Meyer04-06-2020 12:13

Cosatu have called for NSFAS to do more than just scrap debt for active students, and cancel the debt of millions of working people too.

SAA BRPs retrenchment
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SAA: Over 4 000 jobs on the line after BRPs issue retrenchment notice

By Andrea Chothia09-03-2020 18:43

SAA business rescue practitioners (BRPs) announced on Monday that around 4 708 employees will be affected during the ‘consultation process’.

trade unions COSATU National Strike
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Public sector wage cuts rejected: Trade unions threaten resistance

By Andile Sicetsha27-02-2020 16:29

Unions were informed by officials, on Tuesday, that the government could not afford to roll out public sector wage increases for the year, beginning in April 2020.

Union hostage drama blasted as
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Union hostage drama blasted as ‘fake news’ by NUMSA

By (ANA) African News Agency14-02-2020 08:04

The battle between the National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (NUMSA) and the National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) reached a tipping point in Rustenburg this week.

lockdown
News

SAA ‘safety concerns’ being investigated by Aviation Authority

By Luke Daniel19-11-2019 09:21

The South African Civil Aviation Authority says that there is no need for alarm.

Eskom
News

Parliament: “Coal costs and IPP’s account for 50% of Eskom’s cost drivers”

By Buhle Lindwa17-10-2019 12:58

The total debt owed to Eskom by municipalities is R20 billion.

Security guard strike in South Africa
News

Security guards threaten nationwide strike amid wage disputes

By Junie Sihlangu26-09-2019 11:44

Possible strike action looming for the security industry.

Tito Mboweni Cosatu
Business & Finance

Cosatu demands Tito Mboweni withdraw economic recovery plan

By Nick Krige30-08-2019 09:28

Cosatu is unhappy with Tito Mboweni’s economic recovery plan because it contains policy proposals that have been defeated at several ANC conferences.

Vice-chancellor Adam Habib salary increase
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Adam Habib calls on CEOs to forgo salary increases for the next five years

By Nick Krige02-08-2019 17:13

He says it is unreasonable to ask trade unions to accept nominal salary increases when politicians and upper management are treated more favourably.

DStv PRICES INCREASE
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Multichoice job cuts: Unions are not accepting ‘excuses’

By Andile Sicetsha24-06-2019 09:32

The trade union says Multichoice can afford to employ the workforce they are trying to retrench.

truck driver strike
News

Truck drivers threaten national shutdown on Nelson Mandela’s birthday

By Nick Krige12-06-2019 17:25

The shutdown is set for the day a court case between two unregistered truck driver unions will be heard in the Pietermaritzburg High Court.

Solidarity Afrikaans alternative education system
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Solidarity unveil R4.5bn plans for “alternative Afrikaans education system”

By Tom Head06-06-2019 16:05

Solidarity are ready to plough their resources into creating an Afrikaans-centric education system that will rival the one set out by the government.

Military veterans
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Samwu cries over dubious 122% salary boost for MK veterans

By Andile Sicetsha18-04-2019 12:03

Where can we sign up to become MK veterans in Durban?

sars strike
News

Sars strike ends as unions agree on multi-term wage deal

By SAnews03-04-2019 15:52

Workers have returned to their posts and all is well again, for now.

Mkhwebane edward kieswetter sars commissioner
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Edward Kieswetter on the verge of resolving Sars wage dispute

By Andile Sicetsha01-04-2019 12:09

One side of the unions is content with the offer, but the other needs more time.

SARS Tax
News

SARS strike continues, unions challenge Edward Kieswetter

By Luke Daniel29-03-2019 08:07

At the heart of the impasse is a bitter wage dispute.

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