Strike Action
latest news & developments
Luxor Paints loses CCMA case, must pay workers R40m in back pay
Some of the 181 workers were dismissed for carrying sticks during a strike, others were dismissed even though they weren’t at the picket, but were deemed guilty by association
Sticking it to the boss is not so simple, according to an expert
Experts disagree on the meaning behind carrying sticks during strike action, a debate that will be aired at the CCMA on Wednesday
Carrying ‘weapons’ while striking is still a sticking point
An upcoming CCMA case will consider whether workers carrying sticks at a strike is an act of intimidation or a call for unity
MyCiti bus strike continues
MyCiti employees at the Cape Town Civic centre promised to continue their strike if their demands for better pay and working conditions were not met
Unions hold the cards as Eskom faces fresh strike threat
Numsa and NUM are yet to sign the latest wage offer of a 7.5% increase for 2018 and a 7% increase for the next two years
Gautrain’s first ever strike
The UNTU embarked on a strike on Monday morning, demanding a 10% wage increase from the Bombela Operating Company which runs the Gautrain
Luxor workers: ‘After seeing one of our comrades lost his eye, we cried like babies’
Worker representatives claim one worker lost an eye and 19 others were hospitalised after run-ins with private security while on a peaceful strike
Senior Pikitup supervisor backs rubbish collector strike
Ester Mteshane says the fact workers are willing to lose pay and risk dismissal in an unprotected strike underlines the seriousness of their issues.
Mass protected strike set for Wednesday
On Wednesday, any worker who wants to go on strike, can do so. Every town across SA is being urged to join the first of two protected mass strikes.
Neasa lockout to continue ‘despite threats’
Neasa has said it will continue its constitutionally protected lockout of workers following the end of the wider strike in the metals sector.
Numsa continues strike over wage offer conditions
The union has accepted a wage offer from employers but will continue striking over conditions relating to future pay negotiations.
Future strikes obstruct Numsa deal
On money the union and the employers virtually agree. But on matters that could define future strikes the differences appear nearly unbridgeable.
South Africa’s credit rating at risk – Moody’s
Moody’s rating agency has warned that the country’s credit rating is at risk as the 220 000-strong Numsa strike enters its fifth day.
Palladium price climbs to fresh three-year highs
Palladium, a metal that can be used instead of platinum by some manufacturers, has risen to $847 an ounce – its highest price in three years.
Implats rejects tax evasion allegations
Impala Platinum has rejected claims that the platinum mining companies have been involved in tax evasion activities.