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NUMSA

Mashinini steers away from Zuma
Article
/ 25 May 2018

Mashinini steers away from Zuma

His key priority is to unite the deeply divided party structures in the province

By Dineo Bendile
Jobs issue plagues green energy
Article
/ 18 May 2018

Jobs issue plagues green energy

Unions say renewables will cause unemployment but the state disagrees and mines will soon close

By Tebogo Tshwane
#BusStrike: Unions and bus bosses come to an agreement
Article
/ 14 May 2018

#BusStrike: Unions and bus bosses come to an agreement

The bus strike, which is now well into its fourth week, has left commuters all over the country without transport

By Sarah Smit
#BusStrike: As the wage battle plays out, where do other key demands stand?
Article
/ 7 May 2018

#BusStrike: As the wage battle plays out, where do other key demands stand?

Aside from salaries, other key demands are still up in the air

By Sarah Smit
May Day, it’s our very own day
Article
/ 4 May 2018

May Day, it’s our very own day

But an apparition at the march morphs into Niehaus – Daddy has even gutted Cosatu

By Paddy Harper
Bus strike: Unions and bosses back at the bargaining table on Thursday
Article
/ 2 May 2018

Bus strike: Unions and bosses back at the bargaining table on Thursday

Five different unions are participating in the strike which started on April 16

By Sarah Smit
Bus strike negotiations breakdown again
Article
/ 27 April 2018

Bus strike negotiations breakdown again

Despite interventions from Labour Minister Mildred Oliphant and Transport Minister Blade Nzimande, unions, drivers and bus bosses are deadlocked.

By Sarah Smit
No pedal to the metal as bus strike rolls on
Article
/ 26 April 2018

No pedal to the metal as bus strike rolls on

Drivers and unions are fighting for wages, the rights of dual drivers and the foot-to-the-pedal rule, which they call exploitative

By Sarah Smit
‘Poverty wage’ meant to save jobs, says government
Article
/ 26 April 2018

‘Poverty wage’ meant to save jobs, says government

‘To avoid job losses, what do you do? You ensure that you create an environment that will sustain jobs’

By Tebogo Tshwane
Numsa urges all workers to strike against ‘R20/hour slave wage’
Article
/ 24 April 2018

Numsa urges all workers to strike against ‘R20/hour slave wage’

Workers are expected to take to the streets across the country to protest among other things the minimum wage

By Sibongile Khumalo
Police warn messages claiming land grabs and riots are fake
Article
/ 24 April 2018

Police warn messages claiming land grabs and riots are fake

A letter purporting to be from the South African Police Service has been widely spread on WhatsApp

By Sarah Smit
Fedusa lashes out at Saftu, calling nationwide strike ‘self-serving’
Article
/ 24 April 2018

Fedusa lashes out at Saftu, calling nationwide strike ‘self-serving’

The union has ‘totally rejected’ calls by Saftu to join it in a nationwide strike against the national minimum wage

By Agency
#ScrapNewLabourLaws campaign is ready for a national shutdown
Article
/ 23 April 2018

#ScrapNewLabourLaws campaign is ready for a national shutdown

Saftu with its affiliates, is embarking on a protected strike as part of the campaign to call on the government to rectify labour law amendments

By Sarah Smit
Satawu – ‘The bus strike was the last resort’
Article
/ 23 April 2018

Satawu – ‘The bus strike was the last resort’

The nationwide bus strike has entered its sixth day and trade unions are calling for intensified strike action

By Christina Pitt
Bus strike set to intensify ― unions
Article
/ 22 April 2018

Bus strike set to intensify ― unions

‘The bus strike is continuing, we are intensifying the action,’ Satawu spokesperson Zanele Sabela said

By Christina Pitt
Sanco calls on government to break bus strike deadlock
Article
/ 22 April 2018

Sanco calls on government to break bus strike deadlock

The bus strike, which started on Wednesday, has left thousands stranded and minibus taxis strained as they try to cater for the increased travel load

By Jenna Etheridge
Unions reject bus bosses’ ‘insulting’ offer, call for intensified strike action
Article
/ 21 April 2018

Unions reject bus bosses’ ‘insulting’ offer, call for intensified strike action

In a statement issued by Numsa General Secretary Irvin Jim, the union said that the sector “insulted workers and commuters”

By Sarah Smit
CCMA intervenes in nationwide bus strike
Article
/ 19 April 2018

CCMA intervenes in nationwide bus strike

Two days have been set aside for talks as the CCMA intervenes in the nationwide bus strike

By Jenna Etheridge
#BusStrike: Taxis bracing for busy day as bus drivers go on strike
Article
/ 18 April 2018

#BusStrike: Taxis bracing for busy day as bus drivers go on strike

Bus services such as MyCiTi, Putco, Rea Vaya, Gautrain bus service and Algoa Bus Company are among those whose services will be suspended

By Jenni Evans
Numsa accuses Fortune Steel of not caring for workers’ safety after furnace blast
Article
/ 16 April 2018

Numsa accuses Fortune Steel of not caring for workers’ safety after furnace blast

The trade union has accused the mine of flouting health and safety protocols after seven workers were injured during a blast

By Sarah Smit
Unions rise against national minimum wage and new strike action draft laws
Article
/ 12 April 2018

Unions rise against national minimum wage and new strike action draft laws

Saftu was the first to submit an objection to the national minimum wage, which was meant to be implemented on May 1, but has since been postponed

By Raeesa Pather
Jeff Radebe signs renewable energy contracts after more than two years of delays
Article
/ 4 April 2018

Jeff Radebe signs renewable energy contracts after more than two years of delays

The long-awaited partnerships have been marred by numerous delays, including a last-minute court challenge last month.

By Sibongile Khumalo
Court rejects Numsa’s urgent bid to block IPP signing
Article
/ 29 March 2018

Court rejects Numsa’s urgent bid to block IPP signing

The high court has rejected an urgent application to interdict the signing of 27 outstanding renewable independent power producer projects.

By Lameez Omarjee and Jan Cronje
IPP deal would be ‘financial suicide’ ― Numsa lawyer tells court
Article
/ 28 March 2018

IPP deal would be ‘financial suicide’ ― Numsa lawyer tells court

Numsa, along with Transform RSA want an interdict against Energy Minister Jeff Radebe to stop him from signing the renewable energy contracts

By Alex Mitchley
Green power is still up in the air
Article
/ 23 March 2018

Green power is still up in the air

Renewable energy producers were set to go ahead but resistance has gained momentum

By Staff Reporter
The IPP interdict: Transform RSA’s murky management
Article
/ 14 March 2018

The IPP interdict: Transform RSA’s murky management

Just who is Transform RSA?

By Staff Reporter
Vavi warns workers to avoid ‘butcher of the working class’ after budget
Article
/ 25 February 2018

Vavi warns workers to avoid ‘butcher of the working class’ after budget

Vavi was critical of the budget speech presented by Minister Gigaba on and what it would mean for the next year under a Ramaphosa presidency.

By Jenni Evans
A make-or-break case for the labour-broking sector reaches top court
Article
/ 20 February 2018

A make-or-break case for the labour-broking sector reaches top court

Labour brokers are fighting a law that advances calls to ban the practice

By Sarah Smit
Wits university and unions reach wage deal
Article
/ 1 February 2018

Wits university and unions reach wage deal

The week-long workers’ strike at Wits has been suspended after management and the workers’ unions reached an agreement

By Staff Reporter
Numsa condemns Eskom’s decision to reinstate Koko
Article
/ 6 January 2018

Numsa condemns Eskom’s decision to reinstate Koko

Koko will resume duties as head of generation on Monday January 8.

By Staff Reporter
Make joining Numsa’s new worker’s party your new year’s resolution – Jim
Article
/ 2 January 2018

Make joining Numsa’s new worker’s party your new year’s resolution – Jim

The Numsa general secretary called on those who "genuinely see themselves as communists" to swell into the ranks of the party.

By Staff Reporter
Wits staff set to strike
Article
/ 15 December 2017

Wits staff set to strike

Employees say the university’s mooted salary increases won’t cover the escalating cost of living

By Bongekile Macupe
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