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Fawu members fight back in court
Infighting intensifies as factionalism and purges rock the union ahead of its national congress
Key union faces deregistration
Financial malpractice linked to members’ fees and misuse of funds has rocked the Food and Allied Worker’s Union
Clover sale cheeses off unions
The Milco consortium buyout could result in
the loss of jobs once restructuring is completed
Illegal cigarette brand a top seller in SA
An Ipsos report says the sale of illegal cigarettes is on the increase
Dozens arrested and goods recovered in aftermath of Soweto violence
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
'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
Workers want permanent jobs as the company allegedly tries to evade new labour-broker laws
In the name of union game
In defending its territory an established federation objects to the name of the new kid on the block
Treasury warns national minimum wage will lead to 715 000 job losses
“The national treasury concludes that approximately 715 000 jobs will be lost. Moreover … the model predicts that GDP will fall by 2.1%.”
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