Supporters of suspended Cosatu general secretary Zwelinzima Vavi’s reinstatement have called for consistency in dealing with sexual indiscretion.
The National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa comes from a worker-centred tradition that puts it on a collision course with the ANC.
Reports of striking Numsa members intimidating non-striking petrol attendants are being discussed with the union, says a motor industry organisation.
Irvin Jim says Gwede Mantashe and Blade Nzimande won’t be approached for advice on federation matters because they are causing divisions.
Suspended Cosatu general secretary Zwelinzima Vavi says he’s concerned about state agencies allegedly being abused to smear individuals.
The strike by petrol attendants and car repair workers affiliated to Numsa will continue until the union’s demands are met, says Numsa’s Irvin Jim.
A strike in the motor industry will see thousands of workers — including petrol attendants — down tools from Monday.
Thousands of workers in the motor industry sector would embark on a strike on Monday, says the National Union of Metalworkers of SA.
The National Union Metalworkers of South Africa will not campaign for the ANC unless the National Development Plan is scrapped, insists Irvin Jim.
For as long as the policy conflicts and ideological battles of the alliance are fought by means of the knife, uncertainty will continue.
Matuma Letsoalo spoke to NUMSA general secretary Irvin Jim about the crusade against Zwelinzima Vavi and the tripartite alliance.
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Cosatu’s largest affiliate Numsa has called on Thulas Nxesi to declassify the report into the multimillion-rand upgrade of Nkandla.
The M&G spoke to NUM’s general secretary Frans Baleni and Numsa’s general secretary Irvin Jim about the ongoing tensions within the federation.
Numsa has reiterated its objection to the inclusion of the Democratic Alliance’s policies in the ANC-endorsed national development plan.
Striking workers at the Medupi power station in Limpopo are expected to return work, says the National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa.
Union boss Irvin Jim says Congress of South African Trade Unions general secretary Zwelinzima Vavi is being attacked for his workerist stance.
The ANC has used the DA’s economic policies for its national development plan, says the National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa.
The supposed intimidation of Numsa’s Irvin Jim at the SACP conference has given rise to new claims of conspiracy and allegations of abuse of power.
Numsa’s call for the nationalisation of mines is a call that makes all types of people angry, says the union’s president Cedric Gina.
Economist Zeph Nhleko responds to union leader Irvin Jim’s argument that the Reserve Bank should be nationalised.
The Reserve Bank’s monetary policy is out of line with the ANC alliance’s focus on employment creation, wrties Numsa’s Irvin Jim.
Unfortunately there is a dearth of hybridised individuals in leadership positions, writes Caroline Southey.
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The DA says it will take legal action against Cosatu leaders for what it calls intimidation, incitement of violence and holding an illegal gathering.
The ANC has asked the Democratic Alliance to abandon its "mind-boggling" decision to march on Cosatu’s head office in the Johannesburg city centre.
Numsa General Secretary Irvin Jim has warned the DA and "white capitalist class" that "if they now want direct confrontation, they will get it".
The ANC has been keeping a close eye on two union leadership contests, namely the National Union of Mineworkers and National Union of Metalworkers.
Thobile Ntola, the president of Sadtu, criticised the info Bill publicly without debating it within the teachers’ union, leaders say.
The NUM has blamed a lack of leadership by Cosatu General Secretary Zwelinzima Vavi for its row with Numsa.
Police Minister Nathi Mthethwa on Saturday denied reports that he was asked to provide security for Numsa secretary general Irvin Jim.
Numsa is convinced Irvin Jim’s leadership ambition is placing his life in danger.
Cosatu has said it is not in disarray after an advert in the <i>Sowetan</i> by Numsa dealt with federation leader Zwelinzima Vavi’s succession.
Numsa boss Irvin Jim, who is leading the national metal and engineering workers’ union wage strike, has been touted as a possible successor to Vavi.