Despite not having signed an agreement, the Fuel Retailers’ Association and Numsa have found common ground in ongoing wage disputes.
As the strike by petrol attendants and motor industry workers draws out, the labour minister is set to meet workers, says a spokesperson.
Strike action by petrol attendants and vehicle industry workers has entered its third week.
Numsa has spoken out about tension within Cosatu, saying division is affecting the trade union’s commitment to the ideals in the Freedom Charter.
Cosatu says it is "shocked and angry" over the lengthy strike by petrol attendants and vehicle industry workers.
The strike in the petrol and motor retail industry has continued into its ninth day after talks to resolve it collapsed.
The ANC has launched its draft elections manifesto based on the National Development Plan, despite widespread criticism from its allies.
Cosatu general secretary Zwelinzima Vavi has filed papers at the South Gauteng High Court to challenge his suspension from the trade union federation.
The National Union of Metalworkers of SA has rejected an increased wage offer as the petrol and motor retail sector enters its fourth strike day.
Reports of striking Numsa members intimidating non-striking petrol attendants are being discussed with the union, says a motor industry organisation.
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.
Amcu members have voted to go on industrial action after rejecting an 8% wage increase offer, while Numsa members have chosen to return to work.
A strike in the motor industry will see thousands of workers — including petrol attendants — down tools from Monday.
Countrywide strikes by mining, transport and metalworkers has weakened the rand and eroded investor confidence.
More workers in the motor industry, including petrol attendants affiliated to Numsa, will down tools next week.
Thirty-thousand workers across South Africa have brought several plants to a standstill in pursuit of a 14% annual wage increase.
Numsa has launched a scathing attack on Cosatu president Sdumo Dlamini for his factional tendencies and fuelling divisions within the organisation.
Numsa’s KwaZulu-Natal branch says it is fully behind Vavi, who is innocent until proven guilty despite public opinion.
Cosatu’s largest affiliate Numsa has called on Thulas Nxesi to declassify the report into the multimillion-rand upgrade of Nkandla.
Tasol Solar Energy Solutions has denied being awarded a multimillion-rand solar geyser tender in a court case brought by Numsa against City Power.
The SACP was calling for unity within the Congress of SA Trade Unions, general secretary Blade Nzimande told reporters in Johannesburg on Sunday.
Thousands of workers at the Mercedes-Benz plant in East London have embarked on a strike for the first time in 24 years, reports the Daily Dispatch.
As with driving on the road, one of the most dangerous actions in politics is to switch lanes without putting on an indicator.
Numsa leaders have come out in defence of Cosatu general secretary Zwelinzima Vavi, who is being investigated on allegations of financial impropriety.
National Union of Metal Workers SA has proposed one centralised negotiation for wage disputes at Eskom’s Medupi, Kusile and Ingula projects.
Numsa has reiterated its objection to the inclusion of the Democratic Alliance’s policies in the ANC-endorsed national development plan.
The ANC has used the DA’s economic policies for its national development plan, says the National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa.
South Africans will have no choice but to accept Eskom’s five-year tariff hike, says trade union Solidarity.
The National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa said it will protest against Eskom’s proposed 16% electricity increase.
Cosatu gathered hundreds of people to march through the streets of the Jo’burg city centre against e-tolling.
Political killings and heavy-handed military veterans are disturbing signs of the African National Congress’ future, writes Paul Trewhela.
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.