Labour unions
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
SAMWU members protest in Kouga in support of suspended shop stewards
Suspension followed strike over Covid-19 allowance
Brief | 8 April 2021
Union in wage dispute with PRASA
SATAWU wants to be allowed to renegotiate some terms of agreement
By Masego Mafata and Nombulelo Damba-Hendrik
News | 7 April 2021
Spar workers strike over pay
Union asked for 8.1% while the company is offering 3%
Brief | 23 March 2021