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Eastern Cape MEC orders graft investigation after two workers killed at troubled district municipality

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The killing of two council workers at the Amathole district municipality appears to be linked to tender fraud and corruption
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One strike and you’re out – registrar tells unions

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A municipal workers’ union is the first to be sanctioned for not following the new rule when deciding whether to go on strike
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‘Jo’burg uses our fees for slush fund’

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The city says it will investigate the missing millions claim by the municipal workers’ union
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Cosatu to command problem unions

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The decision will curb the autonomy of affiliated unions, which has rendered them almost impenetrable to interventions by the federation’s leaders
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Samwu’s term of office extension faces opposition from members

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Members of the trade union intend to challenge the amendment of the union's constitution to extend the term of office for leaders
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Public sector unions on a carousel

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Two splinter groups have parted ways with the South African Municipal Workers' Union, claiming abuse of funds.
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Samwu claims thousands of workers will take part in ‘national strike’

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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.
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Pikitup to embark on illegal strike

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Pikitup workers aligned with Samwu are set to embark on an illegal strike, the City of Johannesburg's waste management entity has announced.
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Government crosses fingers as municipal wage talks drag on

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Government has tabled its final municipal wage offer but both sides are hopeful that this is not the end of the road and that a strike can be averted.
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Municipal workers turn down wage offer

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Municipal workers have rejected a 6.5% hike on offer, saying it does not take into account the "devastating effects" of increasing inflation on wages.
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Battle lines drawn as municipal wage negotiations begin

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Wage talks between the South African Municipal Workers' Union and the South African Local Government Association have begun in Boksburg.
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Samwu warns the info Bill will lead to more protests

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Samwu says the Protection of State Information Bill will affect grassroots communities more than the media.
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Eastern Cape MEC orders graft investigation after two workers killed at troubled district municipality

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The killing of two council workers at the Amathole district municipality appears to be linked to tender fraud and corruption
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The killing of two council workers at the Amathole district municipality appears to be linked to tender fraud and corruption

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