The National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (NUMSA) has declared a deadlock in wage negotiations with employers in the Automotive Industry and has warned of possible strike action if employers do not improve their offer. The union also raised concerns about ongoing retrenchments at Ford, Aspen, and ArcelorMittal South Africa, as well as unethical… Continue reading NUMSA Declares Deadlock in Automotive Industry and Confronts Retrenchments at Ford, Aspen, and ArcelorMittal
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Security Guard Unions Want Ramaphosa to Unleash SIU on Rogue Companies
Unions organising in the private security sector have warned they will petition President Cyril Ramaphosa to authorise a Special Investigating Unit (SIU) probe into provincial departments awarding contracts to non-compliant companies. In the latest round of protests against rogue companies that deduct millions from workers but fail to pay their health and other benefits, trade… Continue reading Security Guard Unions Want Ramaphosa to Unleash SIU on Rogue Companies
Plastic Industry Workers to Get Wage Hike above Inflation
Workers in South Africa’s plastics sector will receive wage increases above inflation after a new agreement was signed between the National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (NUMSA) and employer associations. Inflation currently stands at 2.8%, but under the new deal, workers will receive wage increases of 7% in the first year, followed by 6%… Continue reading Plastic Industry Workers to Get Wage Hike above Inflation
Balancing Interpretation of Legal Principles with Justice
The search for emancipation for scores of South Africans who continue to be denied justice is becoming extremely frustrating, partly due to the courts and conservatism ruling them. The justice system unfairly prioritises those with resources over indigents. This is evident as courts rush to entertain multi-million rand cases involving companies and individuals with political… Continue reading Balancing Interpretation of Legal Principles with Justice