Tough job to find the right skills

Certain economic sectors are facing severe shortages but others are oversupplied, writes Lisa Steyn.

Solidarity confirms further layoffs at Sappi

Trade union Solidarity confirmed having received four section 189 layoff notifications from Sappi, which affects about 959 employees.

The ubiqitous Michael Hulley: Plum job for Zuma's lawyer

As the sun sets on the now-liquidated mining company, Aurora director Michael Hulley's selection as the president's legal adviser has raised eyebrows.

Absa is SA's most expensive bank, says Solidarity

After an increase of 8% in bank charges in 2011, Absa remains the most expensive commercial bank in SA, with Capitec the cheapest, says Solidarity.

Coal workers end strike after settling wage deal

The strike in the coal industry has ended after agreement on wage increases ranging from 8%, depending on job category.

Fuel strike over: Unions accept 8.5% pay hike

Industrial action in the chemical and fuel sectors has come to an end after employers reached an agreement on wage increases on Thursday.

Solidarity's fuel industry strikers to return to work

Fuel industry workers who are members of Solidarity have suspended their strike and will return to work, the union said on Wednesday afternoon.

'Improved' offer in petrol strike negotiations

Wage negotiations continue in the chemical and petroleum sector after a new offer of between 8% and 10% was presented.

Chemical sector wage talks break down

Wage negotiations in the country's chemical sector have deadlocked over 1%, the trade union Solidarity said on Wednesday.

Solidarity declares wage dispute in fuel sector

Labour union Solidarity said it had declared a wage dispute in the country's petroleum sector after negotiations failed.

Solidarity warns construction sector over jobs

Solidarity has warned against an uncertain future in the construction industry, following the latest GDP data, which revealed no growth in the sector.

Solidarity says room for 'solid' salary hike at Telkom

Solidarity has insisted that Telkom had enough room for a "solid" salary hike of up to 12%.

Aurora ducks crisis meeting

The union says it was 'no doubt' linked to liquidators dismissal.

Aurora's Pamodzi liquidators fired, says Solidarity

The Department of Justice on Monday fired Enver Motala and Gavin Gainsford as liquidators of Pamodzi Gold estate, according to Solidarity.

Aurora told to pay up or close down

In a bid to force Aurora Empowerment Systems to pay salaries or close its doors, Solidarity has served a liquidation application on Aurora.

Solidarity: Afrikaners distrust the ANC

The ANC's support for Julius Malema's hate speech has led to distrust of the ruling party in the Afrikaans community, the Solidarity trade union said.

Aurora's Mandela Jnr in Parliament dock

Parliamentarians shocked by disclosures at meeting held to discuss beleaguered company.

Unions present new draft equity Bill to Parliament

Trade union leaders on Wednesday petitioned Parliament to withdraw the controversial draft Employment Equity Amendment Bill and consider a new draft.

Manyi under fire for coloured remarks

Jimmy Manyi said on Thursday he was speaking on behalf of the BMF when he said there were too many coloured people in the Western Cape.

ANC condemns Hermann farm killing

The ANC on Wednesday condemned the "cold-blooded murder" of the uncle of trade union Solidarity's deputy general secretary Dirk Hermann on his farm.

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