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South African Airways braces for a significant pilot strike on Wednesday, following failed wage negotiations. Discover how this industrial action could affect your travel plans
This has been a demand that Cosatu and our predecessors campaigned for over many decades, with its legislation into law shepherded by the Federation with the active support of the ANC and now President Cyril Ramaphosa.
As Donald Trump returns to power promising to champion workers' rights, the head of the International Trade Union Confederation delivers a stark warning, citing concerns over trade wars, tariffs, and inflation that could severely impact workers globally. Drawing from Trump's previous presidency, union chief Luc Triangle challenges these promises at the World Economic Forum.
The EFF accuses the DA-ANC coalition of using public funds for political patronage, calling for a leaner and more efficient government that prioritises the citizens’ needs.
A the raid that took place on Sunday evening was focused on Babel, it also spilled into Ocean Basket being investigated by the Department of Employment and Labour.
The DA has called on National Treasury to immediately address this funding shortfall, saying it is unacceptable that provinces are being forced to make difficult decisions because of a wage agreement that was negotiated at national level but not fully funded.
“I thought having a job would bring financial stability, but, it has brought nothing but a constant struggle to make ends meet,” said Mukwebo.
Workers at a popular candy and jellies company are demanding a sweet wage increase, which will mean a break from loan sharks and struggling to make ends meet.
A South African Municipal Workers Union’s (Samwu) strike in Johannesburg has brought traffic on the M1 highway near Braamfontein to a complete standstill.
As wage talks resume, SAMWU demands fair wage increases, rejects SALGA and National Treasury interference.
Mokone runs a company committed to sustainability, emphasising fair wages and safe working conditions for local artisans.
Gauteng's MEC for Transport and Logistics, Kedibone Diale-Tlabela, has expressed approval of the Bombela Operating Company and the National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (Numsa) returning to negotiations amid the ongoing wage increase strike.
The South African Municipal Workers Union has issued a notice to all striking staff to return to work.
The Democratic Alliance in KwaZulu-Natal is calling for eThekwini Mayor Mxolisi Kaunda to step down.
Some of the areas affected by the widespread protests were uMngeni, the Redhill cemetery area, the entrance to Verulam, Pinetown, Newlands West and the Tongaat CBD.
The city is on the verge of total collapse, according to the DA because of striking EThekwini municipality workers.
Minister of Employment and Labour Thulas Nxesi earlier this month announced a new National Minimum Wage (NMW) determination from R25,42 to R27,58 for each ordinary hour worked.
What you do with your first salary payment is important.
Durban's uShaka Marine World will be closed from Monday, February 12, after workers issued management with a notice to strike following a stalemate in wage negotiations.
Allowing workers to access a portion of their salary already earned may help them take care of immediate needs in the middle of the month, but the “earned wage access” scheme runs the risk of resulting in them having nothing left to take home at the end of the month.
OPINION: Revolutions are often marked by a desire for change, a breaking point in societal norms, and a yearning for progress, writes Onke Xhinela.
The average domestic worker in South Africa is their family’s sole breadwinner and sole caregiver, supporting an average of four dependants at home.
Noxolo Kiviet, who is the minister of public service and administration, said the wage agreement for this year was R37. 4 billion, but next year it will come down to R25 billion.
Government has been forced to overspend by R2 billion after a deal with the unions was struck after spending projections had already been sent through by departments.
The MP Education department warns schools to refrain from recruiting teachers without official appointment.