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Letters to the editor: April 22 to 28 2016

Article bogdan TagDiv - 21 Apr 2016

Readers write in about racism and poverty, and Samwu.

Public sector unions on a carousel

Article Sarah Evans - 3 Sep 2015

Two splinter groups have parted ways with the South African Municipal Workers' Union, claiming abuse of funds.

Top union man’s World Cup junket

Article bogdan TagDiv - 17 Jul 2014

Samwu bigwigs live it up while comrades who ask questions about the missing millions collected from hard-working members are purged.

Samwu claims thousands of workers will take part in ‘national strike’

Article Thalia Holmes - 2 Oct 2013

The South African Municipal Workers' Union says over 200 000 workers across SA are set to down tools if negotiations fail to produce desired results.

NDP forms basis of ANC manifesto, to Cosatu’s discontent

Article bogdan TagDiv - 16 Sep 2013

The ANC has launched its draft elections manifesto based on the National Development Plan, despite widespread criticism from its allies.

Samwu ‘disturbed by the continuous discrediting’ of Vavi

Article Sapa - 13 Aug 2013

Some people are bent on tarnishing the reputation and image of Cosatu general secretary Zwelinzima Vavi, says The Municipal Workers' Union.

Samwu: Pikitup workers were singing – not striking

Article Sapa - 6 May 2013

Workers at waste management company Pikitup were not on strike but holding a meeting and singing outside the company's head office, says their union.

Building an agile public service

Analysis bogdan TagDiv - 28 Sep 2012

After Marikana, the civil service wage agreement between government and public service trade unions matters.

Municipal workers, Salga agree to 6.5% wage increase

Article bogdan TagDiv - 27 Jul 2012

Municipal workers' unions have secured a three-year wage deal and a commitment from local government to fill 30 000 vacant posts.

Mpumalanga official in court for murder

Article bogdan TagDiv - 14 Oct 2011

A former convict who became a top Mpumalanga municipal official was charged with murder after he allegedly shot and killed a police officer.

Municipal workers’ union strikes out

Article Sapa Afp - 30 Aug 2011

Despite failing to secure its demands, Samwu has called off the municipal workers' strike, insisting the industrial action "was not a waste of time".

Municipal strikers: All right, fine, how about 10%, then?

Article Staff Reporter - 24 Aug 2011

Striking municipal workers have dropped their demand for an 18% salary increase to 10% -- but local government does not seem inclined to bite.

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