Ceppwawu
latest news & developments
Unions calls for the disbanding of PetroSA board
Three different unions have made the demand, citing maladministration and irregular appointments as PetroSA reels from staggering losses
Petrol strike chaos: Pump shortages dampen 99c fuel price relief
The petrol price will drop by 99c on Wednesday, but motorists might find they are unable to buy any fuel at all due to an industry-related strike.
Ceppwawu’s rot is rooted in money
A dirty fight over R4-billion held in the name of the chemical union has sucked in Cosatu leaders.
Union billions at heart of battle
Divisions in the Chemical, Energy, Paper, Printing, Wood and Allied Workers’ Union over investments and a trust for members have spilled into court.
Cosatu-affiliated union’s future in question
The labour department wants the troubled Chemical, Energy, Paper, Printing, Wood and Allied Workers’ Union to be put under administration.
State of the (striking) nation
Strike season is in full swing. Here’s a breakdown of which industry sectors are experiencing strike action this weekend.
Petrol strike: Employers and unions ready to talk
Employers and unions in the petroleum sector have indicated a willingness to meet, the bargaining council for the Chemical Industry has said.
You ain’t seen nothin’ yet, warn striking unions
Unions have vowed to step up their nationwide strike action, with mass marches planned in Johannesburg and Durban to highlight their demands.
Strikers’ use of violence ‘deplorable’
The Steel and Engineering Industries’ Federation of South Africa says acts of violence and intimidation were allegedly committed by striking workers.
‘Skint’ employers can’t afford union demands
The metal and engineering industry just can’t afford the wage increases unionists want, says the Steel and Engineering Industries Federation of SA.