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SAMWU

Opposition declares war on strikers’ violence
Article
/ 18 August 2011

Opposition declares war on strikers’ violence

As striking municipal workers laid waste to central Cape Town, the DA renewed calls for legislation to ensure that unions are held responsible.

By Katharine Child and Aphiwe Deklerk
Samwu: Nobody listens to us unless there is violence
Article
/ 17 August 2011

Samwu: Nobody listens to us unless there is violence

The SA Municipal Workers’ Union has condemned acts of violence committed by striking members, but says it "understands" why they resort to aggression.

By Katharine Child and Sapa Afp
Strikers rubbish ‘march-free’ Tshwane decree
Article
/ 16 August 2011

Strikers rubbish ‘march-free’ Tshwane decree

Striking municipal workers say a metro ruling limiting protests to the workplace means they are free to march in their "office" — Tshwane’s streets.

By Aphiwe Deklerk
‘Rats, disease, death? We aren’t paid enough!’
Article
/ 15 August 2011

‘Rats, disease, death? We aren’t paid enough!’

Rats jumping in their faces, dead babies in bins and infected fingers are some of the horrors they face every day, Cape Town rubbish collectors say.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 15 August 2011

What’s fuelling our labour disputes?

Jacob Zuma’s R2.4-billion loan to Swaziland has unwittingly strengthened the hand of unions, says <b>Rapule Tabane</b>.

By Rapule Tabane
Municipal workers announce plans for nationwide strike
Article
/ 5 August 2011

Municipal workers announce plans for nationwide strike

Almost 145&nbsp;000 municipal workers will begin a countrywide strike on August 15, the South African Municipal Workers’ Union says.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 5 August 2011

Cleaning sector expected to strike

The cleaning sector is planning to go on strike on Monday after wage negotiations with employers failed, Cosatu has announced.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 22 July 2011

Union vents its anger over municipal Bill

The <em>Mail & Guardian</em> spoke to Samwu’s general secretary, Mthandeki Nhlapo, about the union’s objections to the Bill.

By Matuma Letsoalo Author
Municipalities ‘are feeding graft’
Article
/ 8 July 2011

Municipalities ‘are feeding graft’

Almost every municipality is corrupt and the growing lack of transparency and accountability is creating networks for graft to survive and thrive.

By Mandy de Waal
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Article
/ 9 May 2011

‘Public servants must be reasonable’

Public servants must be reasonable in their wage demands, Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan, a KwaZulu-Natal radio station reported.

By Staff Reporter
Strike: ANC smells a rat
Article
/ 28 April 2011

Strike: ANC smells a rat

Samwu’s plans to down tools days before the election is ‘in poor taste’, says the ANC.

By Matuma Letsoalo Author
Odious whiff surrounds contracts
Article
/ 21 April 2011

Odious whiff surrounds contracts

Union insists there is something rotten about Pikitup’s tender adjudication processes.

By Glenda Daniels and Lionel Faull
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Article
/ 20 April 2011

Samwu to embark on nationwide strike

Municipal workers across SA will strike in May — until their issues, including privatisation and a new municipal law, are resolved, says Samwu.

By Staff Reporter
Pikitup strike: Union ‘ready to accept proposal’
Article
/ 20 April 2011

Pikitup strike: Union ‘ready to accept proposal’

Negotiations will continue on Wednesday between the SA Municipal Workers’ Union and the City of Johannesburg to bring the Pikitup strike to an end.

By Genevieve Quintal
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Article
/ 17 March 2011

Metrobus and Samwu call off five-week strike

Metrobus and Samwu on Thursday ended a five-week strike that has left thousands of passengers stranded and cost the company millions of rands.

By Artwell Dlamini
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Article
/ 7 March 2011

Cosatu condemns death of Samwu worker

Cosatu on Monday condemned the death of a Samwu member who was allegedly killed by police while striking in Pretoria last week.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 10 February 2011

Unions against Majavu ‘censorship’ by the DA

Trade unions on Thursday criticised the Democratic Alliance for reportedly blacklisting <i>Sowetan</i> newspaper reporter, Anna Majavu.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 4 January 2011

Police watchdog to probe arrest of journalists

The Independent Complaints Directorate (ICD) is to investigate recent police action against two <em>Sowetan</em> journalists.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 20 April 2010

Samwu lays complaint against e.tv

Samwu has laid a complaint against e.tv for allegedly using video footage captured last year for a story on this year’s ongoing municipal strike.

By Staff Reporter
Man attacked during Samwu strike
Article
/ 20 April 2010

Man attacked during Samwu strike

A Kempton Park petrol station owner was whipped and stoned by protesting members of the Samwu on Thursday, after they started a fire near his station.

By Karabo Keepile
Municipal strike drags on as talks continue
Article
/ 15 April 2010

Municipal strike drags on as talks continue

Striking municipal workers were expected to take to the streets again on Thursday as talks between the union and employers continue.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 13 April 2010

Samwu strike continues

The South African Municipal Workers’ Union strike continued on Tuesday, with protesters allegedly overturning dustbins, among other acts.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 12 April 2010

Jo’burg roads closed for Samwu strike

Roads in the Johannesburg city centre will be closed on Monday as approximately 8 000 Samwu members were expected to march through the city.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 30 July 2009

Breakthrough in municipal wage talks

A settlement has been reached — but not yet signed — in municipal workers’ wage negotiations, the South African Local Government Association said.

By Mirah Langer
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Article
/ 30 July 2009

‘Bad service delivery due to bad management’

Wasteful expenditure by local government undermines claims that the 15% wage increase demanded by workers could negatively affect the economy.

By Lynley Donnelly
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Article
/ 29 July 2009

Strike enters third day, cost mounts

A strike by tens of thousands of council workers entered its third day on Wednesday, disrupting local services and keeping pressure on Jacob Zuma.

By Marius Bosch
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Article
/ 11 May 2009

Metrobus talks suspended at sensitive stage

Negotiations regarding the Metrobus strike were adjourned on Monday at a sensitive stage, a Metrobus spokesperson said.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 30 April 2009

Metro bus strike rolls on

Johannesburg Metro Bus commuters resorted to alternative transport again on Thursday as municipal bus operators continued their strike.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 29 April 2009

Metro bus strike talks at ‘advanced stage’

The Johannesburg Metro Bus drivers’ strike will enter its third day on Thursday, although talks are at an advanced stage, the company said.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 5 February 2009

Metro strike: Samwu slams city’s response

The South African Municipal Workers’ Union has rejected what it termed the City of Johannesburg’s “half response” to their list of demands.

By Percy Mabandu
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