Marikana peacekeeping force 'a union minefield'
Government is far too close to the National Union of Mineworkers for a peacekeeping intervention to be nonpartisan, say analysts.
Zuma's (g)rand plan: Oliphant to meet with unions
In a step towards assisting the falling rand, Labour Minister Mildred Oliphant has planned to meet mining unions ahead of bargaining season.
Gigaba calls for truce with labour
With a massive infrastructure roll-out at stake, the state can't afford to be at odds with workers.
Labour laws keep SA's textile industry struggling along
South Africa's labour laws have their pros and cons, but who do the tough legislations ultimately protect?
Narrowing the farmer-worker gap
A new approach that favours justice, equity and access is required
Consider the ethical price of that iPhone
How long before the middle-class preoccupation with quality, traceability and plain goodness of the things we buy extends into technology?
Public sector employment defies trends
The public sector increased employment levels throughout the economic recession according to the South African Reserve Bank.
Minister's review of earnings threshold stuns lawyers
The labour minister's decision to review the earnings threshold -- which decides who enjoys certain employment benefits -- has surprised lawyers.
Zuma calls for decent work policies in Africa
Africa needs appropriate development policies to create decent work and put an end to poverty, President Jacob Zuma said on Tuesday.
Over 49 000 jobs lost in August
Another 49 306 jobs were lost in August, the fourth consecutive monthly decline, while only government created jobs, an employment index has shown.
Leadership lacking in labour relations, says Mboweni
SA's labour legislation is correct, but the political leadership to implement it is lacking, says Anglo Gold Ashanti chairperson Tito Mboweni.
Domestic workers need a helping hand, says Fedusa
Some domestic workers from disadvantaged backgrounds are not aware of their legal rights and are vulnerable to bad labour practices, Fedusa says.
'Rising costs could force companies to downsize'
Companies are likely to respond to rising costs, such as steep wage demands and above-inflation wage settlements, by reducing their labour force.
Talks aim to end SA coal, gold sector strikes
Striking coal and gold miners will meet the Chamber of Mines in a bid to end strikes that have cost the country tens of millions of dollars.
Illegal train strike over, says Metrorail
Metrorail has said an illegal strike by its train drivers over the lack of security and high rate of abuse and harassment by commuters has ended.
Exxaro next to face wrath of labour
Diversified resources group Exxaro is the next mining company set to face the wrath of organised labour, says Solidarity.
Saccawu to appeal Massmart-Walmart decision
Saccawu has filed an appeal against the Competition Tribunal's decision to allow Walmart to acquire a controlling stake in Massmart.
Cosatu says SA's youth live in terrible conditions
Young people in South Africa live in terrible socioeconomic conditions, the Congress of South African Trade Unions has said.
Busa moots youth development and employment
Business Unity SA says the commemoration of Youth Day on Thursday should remind South Africa of the challenges faced by the younger generation.
Exxaro strike forbidden by court
Mining company Exxaro has been granted a temporary interdict prohibiting workers from striking over restructuring plans at the company.
