Labour unions
Workers dismissed for refusing polygraph test head to Labour Court
The workers will argue that polygraph tests are unscientific and will ask for their dismissals to be rescinded
By Liezl Human
News | 9 July 2021
Covid-19: Massmart workers told to “self-isolate” after protests
Workers are demanding answers over job losses and changes to employment conditions
By Julia Evans
Brief | 2 June 2021
SAMWU demands investigation into abuse allegations
Union says more than ten shop stewards are facing charges of gross misconduct and insubordination
Brief | 31 May 2021
Union starts strike against Massmart
88 workers retrenched and work hours cut as company restructures its labour force
News | 28 May 2021
Truda Foods workers protest in one city while Labour Court rules against company in another
Judge sends message that courts should not be used to prevent workers organising
By Joseph Chirume and Nompendulo Ngubane
News | 26 May 2021
Spar workers end strike after agreement reached
The company says workers were paid “based on productivity” but will now get a more traditional, time based payment
Brief | 4 May 2021
Cape Town firefighters fear they will be fired
City says it is trying to resolve the matter and has made no such decision
News | 30 April 2021
Minister of Labour’s pre-strike ballot guidelines are invalid, rules High Court
Court victory for AMCU
Law | 20 April 2021
Workers at Dora Nginza Hospital downed tools over bonuses
Union says massive strike is looming over performance management
Brief | 13 April 2021