Solidarity Trade Union
latest news & developmentsSolidarity vs University of Free State in vaccine mandate court case
The union wants the court to decide whether the policy of enforcing vaccinations at UFS holds water.
Embattled Denel can’t pay full salaries for June
The embattled arms manufacturer says it has alternative but to cut back on salaries
Solidarity tackles sports quotas in labour court
Trade union has entered the transformation conversation with attempts to stop what it terms ‘unconstitutional’ race quotas in SA sports teams
SAA vows to seek equity partner immediately amid funding crunch
Vuyani Jarana says funding pressures dictated that South African Airways start looking for a strategic equity partner immediately
Criminal charges laid against Molefe over pension payout fiasco
In January 2018, a full bench of judges found that Molefe’s declaration that he had not resigned from the power utility was false.
Racial bias alleged in bursary court case
"In court papers Solidarity argues that the selection criteria exclude white students from receiving a bursary."
Numsa flirts with Solidarity
Numsa may find a home at the other end of the political spectrum.
Is a child raped every three minutes in South Africa?
The claim that a child is raped every three minutes in SA has been doing the rounds since 2009. Africa Check investigates if this claim is flawed.
No apologies for affirmative action, says Phiyega
Government and business should never be apologetic about implementing affirmative action, according to National Police Commissioner Riah Phiyega.
De Klerk Foundation welcomes Labour Court ruling
The ruling that it is unfair to use only national demographics to implement affirmative action was a victory for equality, the Foundation said.
Survey shows white beggars earn between R50 and R500 a day
According to a survey done by trade union Solidarity, white beggars in South Africa earn between R50 and R500 a day.
Denel Aviation to lay off more than 500 workers
A total of 523 Denel workers are to be laid off, a claim the company denies, trade union Solidarity has stated.
Ministry welcomes porn channel decision
The Ministry for Women, Children and Persons with Disabilities has welcomed Multichoice’s decision to cancel the launch of a pornographic channel.
Solidarity starts anti-crime letters initiative
Solidarity union launched an anti-crime campaign at the weekend aimed at sending at least 10