ARTICLES RELATING TO STRIKES

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.

Sarb worries about SA economy

2013-05-23 16:09

Sarb governor Gill Marcus has expressed major concern over wage settlements that put pressure on the already deteriorating outlook for the economy.

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.

Talks start to end chrome mine strike

2013-05-21 19:02

Talks are under way with NUM to end an illegal strike at Lanxess chrome mine in Rustenburg after a confrontation with miners and security, the company says.

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.

Rand tanks as labour tensions run high

2013-05-20 19:45

Labour strife is making South Africa vulnerable with the rand plunging and commodity prices retreating, an expert warns.

Amplats 'normal' after strike

2013-05-20 15:37

Operations at Anglo Platinum's Tumela Mine in Limpopo, has returned to normal following an underground strike, the company says.

Police deny Mpumalanga protest deaths

2013-05-16 15:12

Mpumalanga police have denied a report that five people were killed during a protest in Amsterdam.

Rand down on labour tensions

2013-05-15 13:02

The rand has been weaker against major currencies as ongoing labour tensions in the platinum sector and poor eurozone GDP figures weighed.

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.

Lonmin strike stokes labour fears

2013-05-14 21:16

A strike at Marikana is sparking fears of a return to the bloody violence that rocked the mine industry last year, but the government has moved to allay fears.

Tighten Marikana security, urges Cosatu

2013-05-14 19:44

Security must be prioritised around Lonmin's Marikana mine to prevent deaths amid a flare up of labour unrest, the Congress of SA Trade Unions says.

Miners won't stand for Amplats job cuts

2013-05-09 16:01

Mineworkers are threatening to bring Anglo Platinum operations to a halt, even if retrenchments are scaled back to 5 000 from the initial 14 000.

Charges against striking soldiers dropped

2013-05-09 08:45

Charges against 72 of the SANDF soldiers who participated in an illegal march to the Union Buildings in 2009 have been withdrawn, according to a report.

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Joburg road closures

2013-05-07 09:28

JMPD spokesman Wayne Minaar explains which routes to avoid in Johannesburg due to the Satawu bus drivers' strike. Watch.

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NUM intervenes in Kumba dismissals

2013-05-06 16:40

The National Union of Mineworkers says it is holding talks with Kumba Iron Ore about the dismissal of 120 workers.

Joburg set for refuse strike - Pikitup

2013-05-05 16:22

Pikitup, the City of Johannesburg's waste management entity, says it will take swift legal action against workers who are set to embark on an unprotected strike.

Netcare, Nehawu renew wage talks

2013-04-30 15:53

Private health giant Netcare and Nehawu have resumed pay talks following intensified protest action.

Strike: MyCiTi bus services suspended

2013-04-26 10:16

The City of Cape Town says it has suspended all MyCiTi bus services because of ongoing strike action and threats of possible violence.

Cape Town bus drivers renew protests

2013-04-25 14:34

Striking bus drivers have renewed their protests in Cape Town, insisting their demands be met.

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Western Cape Sadtu strike

2013-04-24 15:22

Thousands of teachers took to the streets on Wednesday, marching for better working conditions. Watch.

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Thousands of teachers set to march

2013-04-24 07:28
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Up to 25 000 members of the SA Democratic Teachers Union are set to hit the streets of Pretoria and Cape Town in a national protest march organised by the union.

Sadtu protest a threat - Cope

2013-04-23 17:39

A national protest planned by the SA Democratic Teachers' Union poses a threat to the country's education, Cope says.

Sadtu to march in Pretoria, Cape Town

2013-04-23 12:00

Planned marches by at least 25 000 members of the SA Democratic Teachers' Union in Pretoria and Cape Town will go ahead, the union says.

Pay strike grounds Lufthansa flights

2013-04-21 17:06

German flag carrier Lufthansa says that most of its domestic, European and long-haul flights will be cancelled on Monday due to a pay strike.

 

ANC: Mine violence must stop

2013-05-23 16:33

Violent protest action in the mining sector must come to an end because it can spread to other sectors, says ANC treasurer general Zweli Mkhize.

Clothing workers end 'warning' strike

2013-05-23 07:39

Ten thousand textile workers have ended a two-day strike, described by union leaders as a warning to employers who continue paying low wages.

Gordhan: SA must act now or lose jobs

2013-05-21 20:08
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The government, business and labour must work together to resolve the wave of labour unrest that the country is facing, says Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan.

Rand plummets through R9.60/$

2013-05-21 18:01

The rand slid to its lowest levels against the dollar in four years on dollar strength and as investor confidence took a knock amid strike talks.

Miners hurt in clash with guards

2013-05-21 13:17

Ten striking miners at a chrome mine have been admitted to hospital after clashes with security guards, police say.

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.

Amplats miners halt strike for now

2013-05-16 19:00

Plans to embark on strike action over 6 000 retrenchments at Anglo Platinum have been suspended, the workers' committee says.

Telkom faces strike action over pay

2013-05-15 20:36

Unions representing 18 000 members of Telkom’s workforce see a strike as inevitable after rejecting a 1.5% pay deal, according to a report.

Labour unrest threatens rating - Moody's

2013-05-15 12:51

Revived labour unrest in SA's mining industry could impact its export competitiveness and threaten the economy's credit rating, analysts from Moody's say.

Lonmin concerned about worker safety

2013-05-15 07:52

The safety of people in Marikana is a priority, Lonmin platinum mine says, as the situation remains tense following a wildcat strike.

Mthethwa condemns mineworker killings

2013-05-14 20:29

Police Minister Nathi Mthethwa has condemned the killing of three miners, which has led to a wildcat strike at Lonmin's Marikana mine.

Bus drivers march in Joburg

2013-05-10 11:28

Bus drivers have gathered in Johannesburg CBD to march for higher wages, the SA Transport and Allied Workers' Union says.

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.

North West bus petrol-bombed, 10 hurt

2013-05-08 14:45

Ten Rainbow Chicken employees have been seriously injured after their bus was petrol-bombed in Rustenburg, apparently by striking colleagues, North West police say.

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.

SA braces for strike season

2013-05-06 12:36
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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.

Tshwane metro cops ordered back to work

2013-05-03 22:11

The Johannesburg Labour Court has granted the Tshwane Metropolitan Police Department an order prohibiting its workers from going on an illegal strike, the municipality says.

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.

Govt shocked, disappointed in Sadtu

2013-04-25 22:28
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The government says it is shocked and disappointed at the behaviour of Sadtu members who publicly displayed a piece of underwear attributed to Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga.

Don't punish teachers, Cosatu warns

2013-04-24 18:49

Cosatu has warned Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga not to take action against protesting teachers.

Intercape not affected by bus strike

2013-04-24 08:42

Intercape says the nationwide bus industry strike has not affected its operations, and there have been no disruptions to its scheduled departures.

Strike and be disciplined, teachers warned

2013-04-23 22:27

Teachers joining a planned SA Democratic Teachers' Union protest march will face disciplinary procedures, the basic education department says.

IFP urges bus strike resolution

2013-04-23 14:33

Employers and labour need to work together to resolve the nationwide bus strike that has affected thousands of commuters, the IFP says.

Dept, Sadtu at impasse over strike

2013-04-22 22:44

The basic education department and Sadtu have failed to agree on whether a planned march by teachers is legal.

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.

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