Latest articles on Food And Allied Workers Union

No end to Fawu’s factional fight

Business Paddy Harper - 28 May 2020

Leaders of two competing groupings in the Food and Allied Workers Union have fired each other

Fawu members fight back in court

Article Paddy Harper - 11 Mar 2020

Infighting intensifies as factionalism and purges rock the union ahead of its national congress

Key union faces deregistration

Article Paddy Harper - 16 Oct 2019

Financial malpractice linked to members’ fees and misuse of funds has rocked the Food and Allied Worker’s Union

Clover sale cheeses off unions

Article Thando Maeko - 8 Aug 2019

The Milco consortium buyout could result in the loss of jobs once restructuring is completed

Illegal cigarette brand a top seller in SA

Article Tshegofatso Mathe - 27 Nov 2018

An Ipsos report says the sale of illegal cigarettes is on the increase

Dozens arrested and goods recovered in aftermath of Soweto violence

Article Mashadi Kekana - 3 Sep 2018

Police raids were set up following violent clashes which started in Soweto but then spread to other areas in Gauteng last week

Illicit tobacco trade a threat to jobs — union

Article Lameez Omarjee - 11 Jul 2018

'What is disturbing is that our government, Sars in particular, moves very slowly when it comes to taking action against illicit traders'

Heineken issue ferments: Labour-broking shows few signs of disappearing

Article Sarah Smit - 1 Nov 2017

Workers want permanent jobs as the company allegedly tries to evade new labour-broker laws

In the name of union game

Article Govan Whittles - 21 Apr 2017

In defending its territory an established federation objects to the name of the new kid on the block

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Police respond to rural water protests with bullets

anna majavu - 14 Jul 2020

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Sarah Smit - 13 Jul 2020

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Taxis and Covid-19: ‘The ideal doesn’t exist’

Sarah Smit - 13 Jul 2020

After months of complaining about the regulations imposed on the industry, taxi owners have been given a lifeline

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Special Reports

SafetyWallet and First Aid Level 1

special reports - 15 Jul 2020

Basic First Aid is an industry standard and it is the basic requirement in working environments that employers need to have in place

Special Reports

Yvonne Chetty: a passion for an efficient public sector and mentoring

special reports - 13 Jul 2020

'Being affiliated to a professional body such as SAICA makes providing expert guidance and support to my colleagues that much easier'

Special Reports

Full-time Johannesburg-based CEO required for HI HOPES

special reports - 8 Jul 2020

An entrepreneurial, business-minded, impact-driven individual is sought to lead the organisation as it looks to scale and grow

Special Reports

Balwin properties and Absa launch South Africa’s first green home loan

special reports - 8 Jul 2020

Balwin Properties’ Edge registration of over 16 000 units was a global first, covering more homes than any single property developer in the world to date

Special Reports

Young professional gets a career boost from PSETA

Staff Reporter - 8 Jul 2020

SAICA makes ongoing efforts to encourage the professionalisation of financial offices in private and public sector organisations

Special Reports

Colgate-Palmolive South Africa donates one million bars of soap

special reports - 7 Jul 2020

The combination of limited access to quality soap and a lack of knowledge of how to properly wash hands is a challenge in many vulnerable communities

Special Reports

Cheque value bundles – real value

special reports - 7 Jul 2020

Most people do not pay much attention to what bank account they have and whether or not it is suited to their daily realities

Special Reports

Absa Rewards puts cash in your pocket

special reports - 6 Jul 2020

In addition to the cash benefits, you will receive special offers and exclusive deals from selected Absa Rewards partners