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Tshwane municipal workers' unions to negotiate 3. 5% wage increase
Tshwane's municipal workers' unions, Imatu and Samwu, are set to resume wage negotiations for a proposed 3,5% increase following a recent Labour Court ruling that impacts previous agreements.
Labour Court ruling sparks controversy over wage increases for Tshwane municipal workers
The Municipal workers' unions in Tshwane has expressed disappointment over a Labour Court ruling that exempts the City from implementing a wage increase, raising concerns about workers' rights and financial stability.
State workers to vote on government’s revised 5. 5% salary increase offer
State workers are set to vote on a government offer of a 5. 5% salary increase, as unions negotiate additional benefits and allowances amid ongoing salary disputes.
Public service unions oppose 13. 4 percent medical aid increase
Public service unions are mobilising against a proposed 13. 4% increase in medical aid contributions by the Government Employees Medical Scheme, fearing it will undermine wage negotiations.
Should you use your bonus to pay off debt or to invest?
If you are one of the fortunate ones, pause a minute before you blow your year-end package on gifts or festive shopping.
Public servants demand 6% pay hike after steep medical aid increase
State’s healthcare scheme warns that contribution hikes lower than 13. 4% are unsustainable as unions want balance struck between affordability and sustainability
SAA pilots to negotiate new roster, salary structure after strike
SAA’s interim CEO, John Lamola, said that ongoing discussions will also explore various workplace adjustments aimed at enhancing pilot productivity.
SAA takes to the skies again
Passengers who feared losing their SAA flight bookings can finally breathe again
SAA strike: options for affected passengers
South African Airways is offering refunds and rebooking options for passengers affected by a pilot strike over salary disputes
SAA faces potential shutdown as pilots push for compensation
South African Airways pilots are on strike, demanding a wage increase of 15. 7%, while the airline offers only 8. 64%. The ongoing dispute could lead to a complete shutdown of operations.
SAA pilots feet stuck firmly to the ground to force compensation during peak festive flight season
SAA pilots have initiated a strike demanding a 15. 5% bonus, citing unresolved wage disputes dating back to the Covid-19 pandemic.
More unions reject government’s 4. 75% wage increase
Independent Policing Union of South Africa president, Bethuel Nkuna, has urged all workers across the public sector to vehemently reject the wage offer and demand a significant salary increase that was in line with the cost of living.
Tips to help you during your salary negotiations for 2025
Are you struggling with the anxiety of salary negotiations? Here are practical tips to help you secure the compensation you deserve.
Aviation Councils’ up in arms after transport department slash remuneration by two-thirds
The directive already effected follows after more than a year-long dispute over payment of remuneration.
Sibanye-Stillwater reaches manageable R900 wage agreement with workers as disputes ease
The recent agreement comes on the heels of Sibanye-Stillwater reporting robust earnings, with a 9% quarter-on-quarter increase in earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, and amortization (Ebitda) to R3. 3 billion for the quarter ending September. This growth was significantly boosted by its gold operations, where adjusted Ebitda soared by 292% to R1. 35 billion.
SA’s wage war: Union demands R15k minimum, opposition warns of job losses
A fierce debate erupts as the General Industries Workers Union of South Africa proposes a R15 000 minimum wage, citing living costs, while the DA warns of potential job losses.
Call for minimum wage freeze amid SA’s high unemployment rate
The party argued that increasing the minimum wage would worsen the country’s unemployment rate, currently at 33. 5%.
Managers at Menlyn Park posh eatery break silence on alleged workers’ exploitation
The visit followed a public outrage sparked by claims of workers’ mistreatment exposed by a former waitress identified as Mihlali Nobavu, who took to TikTok on weekend to share her ordeal.
Gauteng Education to cut transport and feeding schemes to save 3,400 teachers jobs amid R4. 5 billion budget cut
Gauteng’s Education MEC Matome Chiloane has vowed to keep the jobs of about 3,400 teachers across the province by slashing various educational programmes amid a R4. 5 billion budget deficit.
Salga, unions’ five-year wage deal locks workers into poverty
The municipal unions have been vocal in pointing out corruption in municipalities because when the municipal bosses run short of money as a result of poor financial management and corruption, they run to the bargaining chamber to apply for an exemption from implementing wage agreements, the writer says.
Historic five-year wage agreement struck for South African municipal workers
The unprecedented five-year wage agreement for local government workers has been hailed as a historic achievement for the public service.
WCED urges unions to fight alongside it, amid budget cuts
More than 2,400 teaching jobs will be cut, effective January 2025.
Judges’ pay hike is unconstitutional, says association
The select committee on Security and Justice has noted the legal advice and opinion of the parliamentary legal advisor regarding the salary increment of the South African Judges.
It will take over a century to achieve income equality between men and women
A leadership expert and managing director at IIE Rosebank College, Dr Linda Meyer, lamented that women remained subject to economic exclusion as they still lagged behind men when it came to income equality in the workplace.
Domestic workers live in fear of bosses
Domestic workers are the lifeblood of the economy, yet they are subject to violence and discrimination.