High wages unravel Newcastle's industry
The Newcastle clothing industry has become a metaphor for the crucial debate about jobs in South Africa, writes Teague Payne.
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Fuel employees reject new pay offer
South Africa's main fuel sector union and employees at state power utility Eskom said on Thursday they had rejected the latest raise offers.
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Coal workers dig in, prepare for 'powerful strike'
Workers in the coal sector will embark on a strike following failed wage negotiations, the National Union of Mineworkers said on Wednesday.
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Metalworkers yet to strike a deal
A renewed offer from employers in the metal and steel industry would be considered by unions this weekend.
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Petrol strike: Employers and unions ready to talk
Employers and unions in the petroleum sector have indicated a willingness to meet, the bargaining council for the Chemical Industry has said.
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Court orders strikers to keep their distance
A temporary court order preventing strikers from being within 60m of their workplaces was issued on Wednesday, two employer bodies said.
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'Noooo petrol' as strike begins to bite
South African motorists are starting to struggle to find fuel as effects of the national chemical workers' strike takes hold.
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SA unions have a 'death wish', says economist
As employees in the chemicals sector joined metalworkers in their strike on Monday, there were fears that petrol stations could run out of fuel.
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Strike shooting leaves two injured
Police have said two people were injured after a supervisor at a Krugersdorp engineering company allegedly shot at striking protestors.
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SABC unions eye strike as salary talks stall
Unions at the SABC are threatening industrial action after salary negotiations deadlocked, the Communication Workers' Union has said.
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