Thousands of US federal employees were staying home without pay Monday after lawmakers failed to reach an agreement on ending a government shutdown

It’s not so much what the finance minister said in his speech, but what he didn’t say that should have us worried.

We have to be tough on ourselves until we can generate more growth, says Finance Minister Gordhan Pravin.

The 18% pay rise demand of municipal workers is not affordable for municipalites, the South African Local Government Association have said.

It is illegal for them to strike but they know the weight of numbers is on their side.

Thousands of public servants flanked by police officers marched to the Union buildings in Pretoria on Tuesday.

Public service unions affiliated to the Congress of South African Trade Unions on Wednesday resolved to go on strike over wages.

Workers should exercise discipline when demanding higher wage settlements, Deputy Finance Minister Nhlanhla Nene said on Wednesday.

Trade union leaders are turning the screws on President Jacob Zuma’s new administration to pay state employees a living wage.