Labour unions
National minimum wage up by 9%. But soaring food costs means this is not enough, say unions
Call for Department of Employment and Labour inspectors to enforce the minimum wage law
By James Stent
News | 2 March 2023
Distell workers down tools and picket
Workers want minority union Solidarity to be recognised by employer
By Liezl Human
Brief | 7 February 2023
UCT Employees Union threatens strike as negotiations deadlock
The trade union is the largest at the university, representing 1,200 staff
By Liezl Human
News | 26 January 2023
Shoprite truck drivers protest for basic salary and transport allowance
Shosholoza Workers Union of South Africa say the matter is currently before the CCMA
By Vincent Lali
Brief | 8 December 2022
As Post Office faces financial crisis, workers demand what’s owed to them
Medical aid and pension funds have not been paid
By Liezl Human
News | 24 November 2022
Unions call for Western Cape to hire community health workers
“We won’t allow the Western Cape government to be the only province that doesn’t recognise community health workers,” says Vavi
By Vincent Lali
Brief | 11 November 2022
Pollsmoor wardens picket for higher wages and better working conditions
“Minister Lamola can you work eight hours everyday for 11 days without a rest?”
By Vincent Lali
Brief | 12 October 2022
COSATU members march for workers’ rights
“There’s a job bloodbath but no plans by the government to create jobs” says union
By Marecia Damons and Chris Gilili
News | 7 October 2022
Court confirms curatorship for NUMSA’s funeral insurer
Judge Fiona Dippenaar appoints new curator
By James Stent
News | 3 October 2022