ARTICLES RELATING TO LABOUR

SA, China to team up on labour issues

2013-06-13 19:49

South Africa and China will work together on labour issues, such as collective bargaining and industrial relations, says Labour Minister Mildred Oliphant.

DA to push for labour reform

2013-06-10 16:01

The DA will push for labour reforms in Parliament to address underlying causes of mining unrest, a report says.

Striking cops in hot water

2013-06-03 16:09

Disciplinary procedures have been instituted against Tshwane metro police members who took part in an unprotected strike.

ConCourt to hear NPA dismissal case

2013-05-22 22:21

The Constitutional Court will hear an application for leave to appeal by an NPA employee who was fired while being on suspension.

Striking Lonmin workers gather

2013-05-15 10:50

Striking Lonmin workers - some chanting and wielding knobkerries - are making their way to the Wonderkop stadium for a feedback meeting.

Retailers back safety in Bangladesh

2013-05-14 09:57

Some of the world's largest retailers have agreed to a first-of-its-kind pact to improve safety at some of Bangladesh's garment factories.

Motlanthe calls for farm wage solution

2013-05-11 18:49

Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe has called for co-operation between farmers and farmworkers, a report says.

Striking bus workers to march in Joburg

2013-05-07 09:01

Thousands of striking bus drivers are expected to march through the streets of Johannesburg to demand a wage increase.

Racism claims in correctional services

2013-05-04 16:05
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Ten correctional service employees have taken the department to the Labour Court, claiming that they have been overlooked for promotions because they are not black.

Golden Arrow sorry over bus strike

2013-04-29 14:40

The Golden Arrow Bus Service has apologised to commuters for disruptions during the nationwide bus drivers' strike, saying there are no winners in the situation.

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.

Saccawu members to strike on Monday

2013-04-20 14:38

Saccawu members of the National Bargaining Council for the Road Freight and Logistics Industry are to embark on a strike for wage increases, say the union.

Motshekga 'bothered' by Sadtu action

2013-04-09 11:27

The SA Democratic Teachers' Union's call for Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga to resign is regrettable, the department says, as teachers embark on a go-slow.

Cosatu to hold listening campaign

2013-03-22 16:30

Cosatu will hold a listening campaign to shore up support for the social and economic measures it wants introduced, it says.

Concern over magistrates' strike

2013-03-18 10:42

The office of the chief justice says magistrates will jeopardise the welfare of the people they are obliged to render a service to if they go on strike, but that contingency measures are in place.

Magistrates threaten to go on strike

2013-03-11 10:32

Magistrate's courts across the country are facing a total shutdown as magistrates threaten to go on strike if their salaries are not adjusted, according to a report.

1 500 promotions at SAPS on hold

2013-03-03 18:45

A hold has been placed on at least 1 500 promotions following a ruling against the police by the Labour Court in Gauteng.

DUT suspends classes over strike

2013-02-28 11:37

The Durban University of Technology has suspended classes following claims of intimidation and disruptions to lectures as a strike over staff salaries continues.

1 000 miners swarmed union office - report

2013-02-18 18:37

Police said 13 people have been wounded in gun and panga attacks at an Anglo American Platinum mine in Rustenburg, after 1 000 people besieged a union office, a report says.

5 workers shot at Amplats mine - report

2013-02-18 15:57

At least five workers have been shot after security guards at an Anglo American Platinum mine in Rustenburg opened fire following clashes between rival union factions, a report says.

Kids paid biscuits for labour - report

2013-02-11 20:04
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A businessman has been arrested for employing young children at a warehouse in Zastron in the Free State, allegedly offering them a two litre fizzy drink and a packet of biscuits per shift.

Time for unity, says Cosatu's Vavi

2013-02-07 16:44

It is time for workers to unite and leave behind the differences in leadership preferences that marred Cosatu last year, secretary general Zwelinzima Vavi says.

Unions unhappy with ANC's teacher stance

2013-02-04 22:20
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Teacher unions are not impressed with the ANC's call to have education declared an essential service, saying the move would be unlawful and undesirable.

Farmworkers shouldn't back down - Lamola

2013-01-26 22:08
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Farmworkers in the Western Cape should not retreat in their fight for a minimum daily wage of R150, ANC Youth League deputy president Ronald Lamola says.

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.

 

Labour broker spat exposes Nedlac

2013-06-13 11:35

Nedlac has become a mere toy telephone, says the Cape Chamber of Commerce in joining a rally against the unintended consequences of a restriction on labour brokers.

DA opposes ban on labour brokers

2013-06-07 17:01

The DA will oppose a proposed change to labour legislation to ban labour brokers and says banning them will lead to massive job losses.

Fedusa, Motlanthe discuss mine strikes

2013-05-25 14:52

Fedusa has raised its concerns over the collective bargaining process in a meeting with Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe, it says.

Magistrates go on strike

2013-05-21 11:01

Magistrates around the country are participating in a two-day stay-away, demanding improved salaries and benefits, the Judicial Officers' Association of SA says.

Benetton to sign Bangladesh safety pact

2013-05-14 16:54

Benetton has become the latest global retailer to agree to sign a Bangladesh safety pact, following a spate of building collapses that killed scores of workers.

Labour negotiating skills questioned

2013-05-09 12:51

Labour and bargaining organisations lack basic negotiating skills, says director general Nkosinathi Nhleko as negotiators prepare for the next round of talks.

SA braces for strike season

2013-05-06 12:36

As a fresh round of collective wage negotiations gets under way, the country faces a tough challenge to avoid a repeat of last year's deadly strikes.

Look after farmworkers, miners - Zuma

2013-05-01 21:16

Organised labour must pay more attention to the living conditions of South African miners and farmworkers, President Jacob Zuma says.

Cop wins promotion case

2013-04-29 09:23

A KwaZulu-Natal policeman who was overlooked for a promotion because of his race has won his case at the Durban Labour Court and was awarded R333 000, according to a report.

Cosatu: Apartheid lingers in SA education

2013-04-24 13:52
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Structural deficiencies in the South African education system need to be addressed urgently, Cosatu has said during a protest by teachers.

Construction workers killed weekly in SA

2013-04-11 18:17

Two construction workers die every week in the country, says Public Works Minister Thulas Nxesi, who stressed the importance of health and safety regulations.

Exxaro strike ends

2013-03-23 16:39

The strike at several Exxaro operations has ended with workers agreeing to return to work next week, says the mining company.

Magistrates' strike: No court disruptions

2013-03-18 14:48

Courts around the country are operating as usual despite a planned strike by magistrates.

Change on cards for equity laws

2013-03-12 13:26

The draft employment equity amendment bill may soon bring far-reaching changes to align SA with international labour standards, the labour department says.

Foundation to challenge Labour Act

2013-03-06 09:29

The Free Market Foundation has launched a constitutional challenge against Labour Relations Act sections on collective agreements, a report says.

New farmworker wage takes effect

2013-03-01 11:41

The new minimum wage requirement for farmworkers takes effect from today, the labour department says.

How long does labour last?

2013-02-27 15:26

What to expect when it’s time for baby to make an appearance.

Guards attacked with pangas at mine - police

2013-02-18 17:18

Police say that at least 13 people were injured, including four security guards who were hacked with pangas, in a labour fight at an Anglo American Platinum mine in Rustenburg.

Jobs expected to be focus of Zuma's speech

2013-02-14 07:52
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Job growth is expected to be the main focus of President Jacob Zuma's State of the Nation speech.

HP cracksdown on Chinese suppliers

2013-02-08 20:10

Personal computer maker Hewlett-Packard is pledging to crackdown on its Chinese suppliers to weed out labour abuses

Farm minimum wage a double-edged sword

2013-02-04 22:40

Farm unions warn the new minimum wage of R105 per day for farmworkers could lead to job losses as farmers scramble to adjust to the increase.

Fewer domestic workers, survey reveals

2013-02-01 07:26

The number of domestic workers in South Africa has declined over the past 10 years, a survey has found.

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' strike suspended - Cosatu

2013-01-16 17:34

The Congress of SA trade Unions says that the Western Cape farmworkers' strike has been suspended for a week, with immediate effect, a report says.

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