ARTICLES RELATING TO WAGE DISPUTES

Gold Fields issues final ultimatum

2012-10-19 18:13

Gold Fields issued a final ultimatum to striking workers at its KDC East mine.

Kumba fires 120 employees

2012-10-15 20:22

About 120 striking workers at Kumba Iron Ore's Sishen mine have been dismissed, says the company.

BRT drivers on strike

2012-10-15 14:28

Commuters were left stranded in Johannesburg when the city's bus rapid transit system drivers went on strike.

Davies: Illegal lending fuelling strikes

2012-10-11 21:00

Illegal lending practices are fuelling wage disputes in the country, says Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies.

Samancor workers to return to work

2012-10-08 17:35

Striking workers at the Samancor Chrome Western mine are expected to return to work next week, says their trade union.

Satawu presses for wider transport strike

2012-10-08 07:51

Transnet says it is bracing for a one-day strike by port and rail workers in support of a walkout by 20 000 truck drivers.

Chamber 'absolutely not' reopening talks

2012-10-04 09:20

The Chamber of Mines has denied claims that it is opening wage negotiations early.

AngloGold 'won't pull a Marikana'

2012-10-02 07:47

AngloGold Ashanti says it will not meet its illegally striking workers' demands outside the formal bargaining structure as Lonmin did.

Calm as transport talks commence

2012-09-28 10:20

Freight logistics industry players are due to meet in a bid to end strike action, as police keep watch for a resurgence of attacks on truck drivers.

Amplats taking action against strikers

2012-09-27 13:34

The world’s top platinum producer Anglo Platinum says it has started disciplinary action, including possible dismissal, against workers on an illegal strike.

Transport strike will deepen - Satawu

2012-09-26 14:14

The SA Transport and Allied Workers Union has vowed to intensify the road freight transport sector strike in a bid to get the employers to the negotiating table.

Cosatu supports transport strike

2012-09-25 19:01

Truck drivers are an essential element of SA's economy - yet are paid "pitifully" low wages, says Cosatu.

Road freight sector strike starts

2012-09-25 11:03

Over 20 000 employees of the road freight sector have embarked on a strike over their pay increase, the SA Transport and Allied Workers Union says.

Amplats threatens striking workers

2012-09-24 16:00

The world's largest platinum producer, Anglo Platinum has threatened to take legal action against striking workers that did not return to work.

Amplats workers meet for wage talks

2012-09-24 10:28

Striking Anglo Platinum workers braved the cold wind to meet at Sondela, near Rustenburg, for another round of wage talks with mine management.

Marikana sets 'dangerous precedent'

2012-09-20 07:58

The Marikana wage deal set a dangerous precedent, as other workers would think that they too could get substantial increases by going on illegal strikes, says Cosatu.

Platinum price jumps on mining unrest

2012-09-12 10:16

The price of platinum has risen to its highest in five months following reports of striking miners blocking roads leading Anglo Platinum shafts.

Implats mulling over workers' demands

2012-09-11 13:31

Mine management would consider the demands of a group of workers who want a second pay hike in six months, Impala Platinum says.

Implats miners demand another increase

2012-09-09 22:15

Impala Platinum says 15 000 of its workers are demanding another 10% pay hike, following a 10% increase that was approved in April this year.

Marikana miners dig in heels for R12 500

2012-09-05 10:45

Over 1 000 striking miners waving sticks and whips are demonstrating at the Marikana mine where police shot dead 34 of their colleagues last month.

Amcu: Talk about the real problem

2012-09-03 07:58

The peace accord that Lonmin, government and unions have been trying to negotiate is largely a smokescreen to avoid really focusing on wage demands, says Amcu.

Govt, public servants agree wage deal

2012-07-31 19:45

The government and public sector unions have agreed on a three-year wage increase settlement, averting a potential strike by about 2 million workers.

Fuel sector seals 2-year wage deal

2012-07-24 09:23

Workers and employers in the petroleum sector have made a two-year wage agreement, averting a repeat of last year’s strike that left hundreds of pumps dry.

Cosatu seeks pay resolution

2012-07-12 13:14

Cosatu wants a solution to the deadlock over public service wage negotiations as soon as possible, the labour federation says.

Wits academics plan wage protest

2012-07-01 10:59

Wits University academics are planning industrial action over low salaries at the institution, according to reports.

 

Strike hits SA Bureau of Standards

2012-10-16 13:23

Negotiations between Nehawu and the SA Bureau of Standards continue as a wage strike enters its second week.

Gold mining strike talks stall

2012-10-15 16:06

Individual gold mining companies will have to find new ways to end the unprotected strike in the sector after talks at the SA Chamber of Mines stalled.

Malema: It's now NUM Pty Ltd

2012-10-09 18:15

"It's now NUM Pty Ltd," Julius Malema has told striking miners in the Free State, adding they had a right to represent themselves in salary talks.

Platinum mine talks to continue

2012-10-08 07:57

Talks between the platinum industry and unions are expected to continue this week.

AngloGold miners demand R18 500 salary

2012-10-05 12:25

Hundreds of striking mineworkers have gathered on a hilltop at an informal settlement outside Fochville, North West, demanding a monthly salary of R18 500.

Renegotiate mine wages, urges Cosatu

2012-10-02 12:33

Cosatu has called on miners to renegotiate workers' contracts a year before they are due to expire, in a bid to end months of turmoil and violent protests.

Green light for truckers' strike

2012-10-01 07:48

Striking truck drivers have been granted permission to gather on Johannesburg's Beyers Naude Square for a meeting, metro police say.

Implats pay hikes to kick in on Monday

2012-09-28 07:38

Platinum miner Impala Platinum says wage increases offered to workers to avert looming strike action would take effect from Monday.

Satawu to probe Ekurhuleni strike

2012-09-27 12:44

Union Satawu has sent a delegation to Ekurhuleni to investigate problems caused by striking truck drivers, as the road freight sector strike continues.

Road freight strike continues

2012-09-26 11:31

A strike by more than 20 000 freight transport workers is still going strong, with unions reverting to a 12% pay demand after rejecting a lower offer.

Gauteng freight strikers reject pay offer

2012-09-25 18:15

Hopes have been dashed of a quick settlement to the nationwide strike by over 20 000 road freight employees as Gauteng strikers rejected their employers' latest offer.

Miners continue strike despite threats

2012-09-24 22:31

Workers at several Anglo Platinum mines have decided to continue their strike, despite management threats to dismiss all those who do not show up for work.

Bid to stop truck drivers strike

2012-09-24 14:10

Last-minute talks may have averted a strike by 60 000 freight industry workers, that could potentially bring the economy to a standstill.

Talks on Lonmin crisis resume

2012-09-12 12:07

Talks to resolve a crisis at Lonmin's Marikana mine are due to resume in Rustenburg, the SA Council of Churches says.

Miners blockade Amplats shafts

2012-09-12 10:07

Labour unrest has hit Anglo Platinum, with striking mineworkers blockading roads leading to shafts belonging to the world's No 1 platinum producer.

Implats workers want to double wages

2012-09-11 08:00

Impala Platinum says workers have demanded a second pay hike this year, to effectively double their wages in six months.

Lonmin shares hit 9-year lows

2012-09-05 12:20

Lonmin shares have fallen to 9-year lows as workers began marching at its operations near the spot where 34 of their colleagues were shot dead by police.

Marikana miners demand wage hike

2012-09-03 14:22
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Labour department officials have met resistance from angry Lonmin mineworkers who want nothing but a R12 500 pay increase.

Municipal workers settle wage dispute

2012-07-26 12:44

A wage agreement has been reached for employees in the local government sector, the Independent Municipal and Allied Trade Union says.

Sisulu: Don't derail wage talks

2012-07-15 10:49

The public service wage negotiations must not be derailed, Public Service and Administration Minister Lindiwe Sisulu says.

Municipal wage talks continue

2012-07-04 11:11

Wage talks between municipal worker unions and the SA Local Government Association are set to continue in Durban.

Public sector pay talks on hold

2012-06-27 10:54

Public sector salary negotiations have been put on ice while Cosatu seeks a mandate on the government's latest offer, the public service ministry says.

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