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.

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