Labour
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
“We don’t want money, we want jobs”: Ekurhuleni workers go to court
The City’s former employees want employment contracts, not the compensation awarded to them by the Labour Court
By Masego Mafata and Julia Evans
News | 26 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
Domestic workers need more time to lodge compensation claims, say unions
Workers have until November 2021 to submit retrospective claims of the last 27 years
News | 24 May 2021
Johannesburg garbage removal: reclaimers relieved that Pikitup’s R50 levy has been withdrawn
Although the decision has brought some relief, reclaimers still say they have not been made a part of the city’s recycling programme
Brief | 17 May 2021
Strike at Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University enters second week
NEHAWU is demanding a 6% pay increase; management initially offered 3.5%
Brief | 17 May 2021
COSATU calls for public audit of Lottery
“The silence of the NLC on these allegations is deafening”
By James Stent
Brief | 11 May 2021
Labour Minister promises action against farmers
Dozens of farm workers complain of difficulties accessing UIF during Covid-19 lockdown
By Liezl Human
News | 7 May 2021
Man who knew he had Covid-19 but kept going to work was rightfully dismissed, says court
Employer criticised for poor enforcement of physical distancing
Law | 3 May 2021