The decision will curb the autonomy of affiliated unions, which has rendered them almost impenetrable to interventions by the federation’s leaders
The strike comes after a “stalemate in wage talks” between unions and employer associations
Labour Minister Mildred Oliphant has called for a swift end to strikes over wage increases, saying talks need not always result in industrial action.
SA flights could be disrupted after SAA’s technical staff have vowed to go on strike over wages, adding to SA’s already sticky labour situation.
A pay deal is in sight to end a nationwide strike by bus drivers, the South African Transport and Allied Workers’ Union has said.
South African Transport and Allied Workers Union leader, Zenzo Mahlangu says a plan to ‘eliminate’ union bosses is aimed at toppling the alliance.
The truck drivers’ strike enters its fourth week and the transport industry has been stretched – but not yet to breaking point.
The Labour Court is due to rule on Friday morning whether 42000 Satawu members at two Transnet divisions may legally go on strike next week.
Three trade unions have agreed to adjust their pay demand in an attempt to end a protracted strike by thousands of truck drivers.
Negotiations to end a two-week labour dispute between most truckers and employers ended without an agreement on Tuesday.
Around 15 000 striking transport workers are expected to return to work on Wednesday, although that will not include the main transport union, Satawu.
A strike by truck drivers is set to spread to rail and port workers this week, the South African Transport and Allied Workers Union said.
The South African Transport and Allied Workers Union has vowed to intensify its strike in a bid to get the employers to the negotiating table.
Transport workers’ wage negotiations have collapsed, leading to a vow of indefinite strike action by unions and raising concerns about fuel supply.
Settlement talks for fired workers have stalled again after employer Mega Express skipped scheduled negotiations for a fifth consecutive time.
The South African Transport and Allied Workers’ Unio head is being targeted over the ANC president’s second term and billion-rand tenders.
The Gauteng provincial government has welcomed Cabinet’s approval of toll tariffs for the Gauteng Freeway Improvement Project.
The four unions involved in the road freight strike have rejected the Road Freight Employers’ Association’s latest offer, the company said.
The countrywide road freight workers’ strike is to continue on Thursday as no resolution was reached during wage talks on Wednesday.
The wage offer made to striking road freight workers was increased to 8% across the board after 5pm on Wednesday, Satawu said.
Cosatu will "mobilise solidarity support" for the striking road freight sector should its wage demands not be met, the federation said on Wednesday.
Gauteng chairperson of Satawu Ephraim Mphahlele says the truck drivers’ strike will have a major effect on the country.
About 400 taxi drivers protesting against the traffic demerit system converged on the Union Buildings in Pretoria on Tuesday.
Trade union members who have been striking against Transnet were on Wednesday considering a new offer from management.
Transnet confirmed on Monday that wage talks between the transport utility and two unions faltered once again, despite the CCMA’s involvement.
Thousands of transport workers joined a national strike on Wednesday, paralysing rail and port operations in the country.
United Transport and Allied Trade Union (Utatu) members have rejected a Transnet wage-increase offer of 11%.
Thirteen people were arrested for public violence and intimidation during the Transnet workers’ strike in Durban on Monday, the company said.
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/ 27 January 2010
A Metrorail strike by members of the Satawu is set to end — at least temporarily — following a court interdict, the union said on Wednesday.
Satawu on Monday distanced itself from a countrywide Metrorail strike after reaching an agreement with the commuter rail service.
Transport, municipal and pharmaceutical workers across the country were set to down tools on Monday after last-minute wage talks deadlocked.
Satawu supports government efforts to regulate the taxi industry and will push for the unionisation of the sector, it said on Friday.