ARTICLES RELATING TO NUMSA

Numsa disputes auto retailers

2013-06-19 09:59

The National Union of Metal Workers of South Africa has declared a wage dispute with companies in the motor retail industry, a senior official says.

Numsa withdraws City Power case

2013-06-10 20:56

Numsa's court bid to have City Power reveal documents that led to the awarding of a solar geyser tender has been put on hold.

City Power taken to court over tender

2013-05-25 21:02

Numsa is taking Johannesburg City Power to court where it hopes the utility company will be forced to reveal records about an R800m tender, says a report.

Eskom gears up for pay talks

2013-05-21 20:40

Three trade unions have submitted their wage demands to Eskom, which include six months' maternity leave on full pay, free solar geysers and a phone allowance.

Numsa calls end to Mercedes-Benz strike

2013-05-20 18:14

Thousands of striking workers are expected to return to work following a call by the National Union of Metalworkers of SA for workers to halt protest action.

Vavi tells union to be more militant

2013-05-17 21:23
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The National Union of Metalworkers of SA must be more militant and even risk death, but also foster unity, says Cosatu general secretary Zwelinzima Vavi.

Unions, officials under attack - Numsa

2013-05-17 13:28

Attacks on Cosatu unions and its officials should be taken seriously, Numsa president Cedric Gcina says.

ANC defends Cosatu's stance on NDP

2013-05-09 19:46

ANC deputy secretary general Jessie Duarte says that Cosatu's critique of certain elements of the National Development Plan is not unjustified.

Long wait for Amplats miners almost over

2013-04-30 19:58

Anglo Platinum says the 14 000 workers who face the axe will know their fate early in May, after more than 90 days of negotiations.

Numsa cartoon takes aim at Zille, Manuel

2013-04-25 11:27

Numsa has reportedly distributed booklets containing cartoons depicting DA leader Helen Zille and Planning Minister Trevor Manuel agreeing about pro-business aspects of the National Development Plan.

Cosatu is not divided, Numsa says

2013-04-23 18:51

The National Union of Metalworkers of SA says Cosatu is united, despite claims that corruption allegations are causing a rift within the trade union federation.

Vavi: Cosatu leakers will be dealt with

2013-04-18 15:51

Individuals leaking divisive information within Cosatu will be harshly dealt with, its general secretary Zwelinzima Vavi has told a workers’ summit.

Cosatu blasts talk of Vavi probe

2013-04-09 22:34

Cosatu has denied a report that its affiliates are investigating general secretary Zwelinzima Vavi.

Numsa rubbishes NDP recommendations

2013-03-19 17:12

The National Development Plan favours monopoly capital and offers no concrete solutions to SA's economic ills, says the National Union of Metalworkers of SA.

Medupi strike ends after wage dispute

2013-03-13 17:28

Strikers at the multi-billion rand Medupi power station in Limpopo are set to return to their posts, following protest action over year-end bonuses, says Numsa.

Commission rubbishes Numsa NDP claims

2013-03-08 07:55

The National Planning Commission says there is no truth in trade union Numsa's claim that the ANC's National Development Plan is based on DA policies.

ANC silent as Numsa rejects NDP

2013-03-07 19:53

The ANC has declined to comment on claims by Numsa that the National Development Plan deviates from the Freedom Charter and is riddled with DA policies.

NDP hijacked DA policies - Numsa

2013-03-07 14:47

The National Development Plan deviates from the Freedom Charter and is riddled with DA policies, says the National Union of Metalworkers of SA.

D-day for Eskom electricity hike

2013-02-25 21:31

The National Energy Regulator of SA will announce later this week if Eskom's 16% increase in electricity prices will be granted.

Numsa takes right to picket to court

2013-02-25 07:59

The National Union of Metalworkers of SA will go to court over its right to picket outside the National Energy Regulator of SA offices, the union says.

Denel seeks end to Numsa strike

2013-02-01 18:01

Denel is seeking to defuse a strike by members of the National Union of Metalworkers of SA, the company says.

Eskom faces price hike protests

2013-01-13 15:31

Labour union Numsa has vowed to derail Eskom's application to increase electricity by 16%, saying it will destroy local jobs and lead to overall price hikes.

Marcus: High wage deals come at a cost

2012-11-28 13:00

Unions must realise that getting higher wages for workers could be at the cost of jobs, Reserve Bank Governor Gill Marcus told Numsa delegates.

Toyota strike resolved

2012-10-24 07:55

Production at Toyota's Prospecton Plant in Durban will resume after a legal strike at one of its suppliers was resolved.

Workers reject Toyota offer in Durban

2012-10-17 16:45

Workers at the Toyota Boshoku factory in Durban have rejected the employer's offer of a retention bonus, says their trade union Numsa.

 

Unions want speedy land reforms

2013-06-13 14:36

Numsa and Fawu says it will launch a campaign, which will include marches and a mock referendum, in support of speeding up South Africa's land reform programme.

NUM at risk of losing members - report

2013-05-23 21:26

The NUM is at risk of losing close to 60% of its membership as it is operating in a difficult environment, the union's secretariat report states.

20% pay demand as Merc strike ends

2013-05-21 17:16

A two-day strike at Mercedes Benz SA's plant has ended, but industrial union Numsa has demanded a hefty pay hike for the sector.

Mercedes-Benz strike set to end

2013-05-20 17:51

Thousands of striking workers are expected to return to work after Mercedes-Benz obtained a court interdict against their protest.

Numbers bring duties, Numsa told

2013-05-17 15:09

Numsa must remember that an increase in membership also means greater responsibility, says ANC national executive member Enoch Godongwana.

Stones thrown at Numsa headquarters

2013-05-14 11:29

Stones have been lobbed at the head offices of the National Union of Metalworkers of SA in Newtown, breaking six windows and damaging a sign, according to police.

ANC should champion workers rights - Jim

2013-05-01 19:14

As the campaign for next year's national elections begins, the ANC should be at the forefront of championing workers' rights, Numsa says

ANC, Numsa set to debate NDP

2013-04-28 15:21

The ANC and the National Union of Metalworkers of SA are expected to thrash out their differences over the National Development Plan, the union says.

Numsa: Workers not for poaching

2013-04-23 22:18

National Union of Metalworkers general secretary Irvin Jim has rejected poaching Num members while pointing a finger at Amcu.

Numsa seeks steep pay hike

2013-04-23 14:02

Numsa is demanding a 20% across-the-board pay rise in the auto assembly, tyre manufacturing, iron, steel, and base metals manufacturing sectors.

Numsa: Don't call Thatcher a prostitute

2013-04-18 14:46
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National Union of Metalworkers of SA's members have referred to former British prime minister Margaret Thatcher as a prostitute, leading one of the unions leaders to warn that they shouldn’t say that.

ANC is not our enemy, says Numsa

2013-03-19 21:08

The National Union of Metalworkers of SA has pledged its unequivocal support to the ANC, despite its strong opposition to the National Development Plan.

Cosatu turf war set to hot up

2013-03-14 07:40

The turf battle between Cosatu affiliates is set to intensify as the federation moves to tackle union rivalry and member poaching.

Sadness at Mandy Rossouw's death

2013-03-12 21:47

Political parties and trade unions have reacted with sorrow to the death of journalist Mandy Rossouw.

Cops not learning from past - Numsa

2013-03-07 22:19

Police brutality reflects an inability to learn from experience, the National Union of Metalworkers of SA says.

Numsa seeks metal export ban

2013-03-07 17:58

The National Union of Metalworkers of SA says it will press on with a demand for an outright ban on the export of scrap metal to protect South African production.

Vavi denies financial wrongdoing

2013-02-28 13:01

Cosatu general secretary Zwelinzima Vavi has denied reports that he was involved in financial wrongdoing.

Shabangu makes progress in mine talks

2013-02-25 20:15

Mine stakeholders have agreed on a framework to restore calm in the industry, after a wave of violent wildcat strikes swept across the mining sector.

Shabangu seeks solution to Amplats' woes

2013-02-19 19:18

Minister Susan Shabangu has met trade unions, the chamber of mines and Anglo Platinum after a violent confrontation at the mine's Siphumelele shaft.

Strike at Medupi to continue

2013-01-20 14:30

A strike by Numsa at the Medupi power station in Limpopo will continue on Monday, the trade union says.

Sarb nationalisation rejected

2012-11-28 16:23

A state-owned central bank will be a waste of "billions of rands", SA Reserve Bank governor Gill Marcus says.

Numsa marches for miners

2012-10-26 15:23

Members of the National Union of Metalworkers will march through Johannesburg's city centre in a show of solidarity with other unions.

Goodyear workers on strike

2012-10-23 13:05

Workers at a Goodyear factory have gone on strike to protest a change in the company's breaks policy, the National Union of Metal Workers says.

Toyota workers in Durban to strike

2012-10-17 07:58

Workers at the Toyota Boshoku factory in Durban will embark on an indefinite strike for a R1 500 retention bonus, their union says.

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