ARTICLES RELATING TO FAWU

Don't grant Eskom hike, urges union

2013-02-20 18:52

The Food and Allied Workers' Union has called on the country's energy regulator to dismiss Eskom's 16% electricity rise because it will impact negatively on farms.

Union urges farmers to save jobs

2013-02-07 17:57

Farmers struggling with the new minimum wage of R105 per day for workers, should not axe jobs and rather take up the government's wage reprieve, Fawu says.

Farmworkers to return to work

2013-01-22 11:27

About 1 500 striking farmworkers are expected to return to work in De Doorns this week, the Food and Allied Workers' Union says.

Another De Doorns protest march planned

2013-01-18 14:21

Striking farmworkers will march in De Doorns next Thursday to hand over a "peaceful strike policy", the Food and Allied Workers' Union says.

ANC calls for end to farm strike

2013-01-11 20:34
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The ANC has called on Western Cape farmworkers to suspend their strike.

Union: Arrest station commander

2012-11-18 12:49

The Food and Allied Workers Union has called for the arrest of a police station commander after the death of a worker during the farmworkers' strike.

Zille calls for SANDF to curb protests

2012-11-14 12:12
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Western Cape Premier Helen Zille has called for SANDF members to be called into the Hex River valley where violent protests are ongoing as police are "stretched thin".

Clover warns of milk supply problems

2012-07-20 15:48

A strike at Clover by Food and Allied Workers Union members may cause "hiccups" in the dairy company's milk supply, says the company.

Zuma honest, frank - unions

2012-02-10 08:11

Trade unions have praised President Jacob Zuma for what they described as his honesty and frankness on the problems South Africa faces.

Nkwinti concerned about valuation

2011-09-06 15:01

There is a serious problem with the property valuation system in South Africa, according to Land Reform Minister Gugile Nkwinti.

Union hails massive Pioneer settlement

2010-11-03 16:49

The Food and Allied Workers Union has welcomed the competition commission settlement agreement which imposes a total R1bn in fines on Pioneer Food.

Union denies strike violence

2010-01-17 22:43

The Food and Allied Workers Union has denied allegations that its members resorted to violence in their strike against Amalgamated Beverage Industries.

Coke shortage for XMas?

2009-12-23 13:01

About 2 700 soft drink workers countrywide have gone on strike, threatening to run the country dry of Coca Cola.

 

Unions threaten to act on retailers

2013-02-18 17:29

Together with Cosatu, a campaign will be launched against retailers profiting the most from agricultural products, says Fawu while urging farmworkers to join unions.

Union expects no less than R100 on farms

2013-02-02 17:00

The Food and Allied Workers Union says it expects the minister of labour to announce a new minimum wage for farm workers that is no less than R100 a day.

Farmworkers encouraged to keep striking

2013-01-21 09:38

Cape farmworkers have been encouraged to continue striking until their demands for a higher daily wage are met.

Farmworkers to hand over 'peace policy'

2013-01-18 11:10

Farmworkers are “trying a new strategy” and are set to march in De Doorns to hand over a “peaceful strike policy”, the Food and Allied Workers’ Union says.

Unions: Government should force talks

2013-01-04 22:06
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Government should compel Agri-SA to return to the negotiating table with farm workers, unions have said.

Union: Arrest cop over farmworker's death

2012-11-17 22:05

The Food and Allied Workers Union has called for the arrest of a Western Cape police station commander following the death of a farmworker during their strike this week.

De Doorns calm - police

2012-11-14 11:33

No violence occurred overnight in the farming community of De Doorns and the situation is being monitored by police.

SAB workers face the axe

2012-07-14 09:00

The Food and Allied Workers' Union is concerned at a plan by SA Breweries to dismiss 300 staff members, it says.

Double-edged sword for farm workers

2012-02-06 19:11

The Food and Allied Workers Union in Limpopo has expressed mixed feelings over the new minimum wage for farm workers .

Thousands of fishing workers to strike

2011-06-03 10:45

About 6 000 workers in the fishing industry are to down tools after no deal was reached with employers over setting up a relief fund.

Rural safety plan launched

2010-10-14 18:11

National Police Minister Nathi Mthethwa has launched a much touted rural safety plan, saying he would like to see the success of the 2010 World Cup security plans reach the rural communities.

Cops 'intimidating' striking workers

2010-01-01 14:14

The National Union of Metal Workers says police are using helicopters to fly above and intimidate workers striking at ABI.

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