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Turnaround strategy: Koena Ramotlou was elected as Samwu’s general secretary in April and is working on a process of ‘rebuilding, renewal and unity’ at the union. (Paul Botes/ M&G)
COSATU

Samwu extends an olive branch

The municipal workers union has reached out to splinter unions, but they do not seem to be biting

  • Sarah Smit
6 min read
GAUTENG

Security guards shoot striking workers

Two striking municipal workers were wounded when security guards fired shots in Kempton Park on Monday, Ekurhuleni metro police said. Inspector Veli Nhlapo said the two were…

  • Staff Reporter
2 min read
GERMISTON CIVIC CENTRE

Samwu to down tools in Ekurhuleni

Members of the South African Municipal Workers’ Union (Samwu) in Ekurhuleni are to down tools over salaries and worker rights. ”Samwu members in Ekurhuleni are embarking on a…

  • Staff Reporter
1 min read