Food And Allied Workers Union
latest news & developments
No end to Fawu’s factional fight
Leaders of two competing groupings in the Food and Allied Workers Union have fired each other
Fawu members fight back in court
Infighting intensifies as factionalism and purges rock the union ahead of its national congress
Key union faces deregistration
Financial malpractice linked to members’ fees and misuse of funds has rocked the Food and Allied Worker’s Union
Clover sale cheeses off unions
The Milco consortium buyout could result in the loss of jobs once restructuring is completed
Illegal cigarette brand a top seller in SA
An Ipsos report says the sale of illegal cigarettes is on the increase
Dozens arrested and goods recovered in aftermath of Soweto violence
Police raids were set up following violent clashes which started in Soweto but then spread to other areas in Gauteng last week
Illicit tobacco trade a threat to jobs — union
‘What is disturbing is that our government, Sars in particular, moves very slowly when it comes to taking action against illicit traders’
Heineken issue ferments: Labour-broking shows few signs of disappearing
Workers want permanent jobs as the company allegedly tries to evade new labour-broker laws
In the name of union game
In defending its territory an established federation objects to the name of the new kid on the block
Treasury warns national minimum wage will lead to 715 000 job losses
“The national treasury concludes that approximately 715 000 jobs will be lost. Moreover … the model predicts that GDP will fall by 2.1%.”
Two rebel unions cry foul over Cosatu’s ‘financial sabotage’
The metal workers’ and food and allied unions say the trade union federation is trying to smother plans for a new workers’ organisation.
Cosatu president Dlamini agitates for a split of Fawu after union votes to leave
The Food and Allied Workers Union resolved to ditch Cosatu after backing expelled Numsa and Zwelinzima Vavi, and questioning ANC support.
Disgruntled drivers want to put brakes on Coke merger
A group of owner-drivers for SABMiller’s ABI subsidiary want the Competition Tribunal to block a major restructuring of local Coca-Cola operations.
Concourt rules Fawu not exempt from damages claims
The Constitutional Court has ruled that a union does not enjoy special protection from damages claims by its own members.
Striking SAB workers demand 9% wage increase
About 100 striking South African Breweries workers affiliated to Fawu have handed over a memorandum demanding a 9% pay raise.