ANCWL irked at Citibank deal

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The ANC Women's League describes the R69. 5 million administrative fine issued to Citibank by the Competition Commission as a "slap on the wrist”.

Low-income earners relieved at wage proposals

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“Something is better than nothing. ” That was the general feeling among supermarket workers asked about SA’s minimum wage proposals.

Agricultural sector warns of job losses

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The agricultural industry has warned of job losses and mechanisation if the balance between wages and sustainability is compromised.

Anger, disbelief over proposed minimum wage

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Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa says SA’s proposed minimum wage is not a living wage, but an attempt to address inequality.

Recommended national minimum wage set at R20 per hour

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SA’s national minimum wage could be set at R20 per hour if recommendations by a panel of experts are agreed to.

Low growth means tough choices - Gordhan

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South Africans can expect yet another austerity budget, if Finance Minister, Pravin Gordhan’s comments are anything to go by.

South Africa an ailing, job-losing country

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The signals show an ailing, job-losing country, said Statistician-General, Pali Lehohla as he released yet another dire report.

Above-inflation wage increase for textile workers

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Workers in the domestic clothing and textile industry have clinched an above inflation 8. 5% wage increase.

Fawu and Cosatu set for tug of war over supporters

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Fawu members resolved to disaffiliate from the trade union, setting Cosatu off on a mission to create a “warm home” for members who want to remain in its fold.

Union defends poor strike turnout

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Ceppwawu members found themselves in a quandary and were forced to shelve serious internal issues to join the fuel industry strike.

Correctional Services loses labour case

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Trade union Solidarity wins its constitutional court appeal against the Department of Correctional Services’ employment equity plan.

‘There is no fuel strike’

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Chevron South Africa has dismissed rumours of a fuel delivery strike circulating on social media.

SA a step closer to minimum wage

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South Africa’s national minimum wage level will be determined within the next three months.

Call for workers to buy out UBank

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The SA Communist Party has appealed to unions to stop cash-strapped UBank from falling into the hands of the Gupta family.

We are united in rejecting Guptas’ bid, says NUM

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The National Union of Mineworkers says its leadership is united in its rejection of UBank's takeover by Oakbay Investments.

#Backchat focuses on youth jobs

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At the #Backchat discussions on youth jobs with Deputy Minister Buti Manamela, young people had an opportunity to help identify stumbling blocks in youth job creation. ...

Ghost towns spring up as miners shafted

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The mass job losses in the steel and mining industries have had a devastating ripple effect on mining towns.

NHI under threat, warns Cosatu

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Cosatu has called on President Jacob Zuma to ensure that the National Health Insurance (NHI) policy is implemented in its original form.

Collective bargaining judgment a win for all?

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All parties have agreed that this week’s judgement has brought clarity to the collective bargaining system, despite the Free Market Foundation losing its case.

Oliphant hails FMF’s court bid as a ‘victory’

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Labour Minister Mildred Oliphant has hailed the failed court bid by the Free Market Foundation against sections of the Labour Relations Act as a “victory for collective ...

Free Market Foundation 'considering whether to appeal'

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The Free Market Foundation "derives significant comfort from the judgment" on its collective bargaining challenge.

Free Market Foundation loses collective bargaining case

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The Free Market Foundation has lost its court bid to force the Labour Minister to alter some aspects of the collective bargaining system.

Little to celebrate on May Day

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Vulnerable workers said that there was very little to celebrate on this May Day because government intervention had done little to change their employers’ attitudes. ...

Employment equity warning for firms

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SA’s Labour Department warns of penalties for companies and institutions that do not comply with the Employment Equity Act.

Black workers still being sidelined

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Women and black people are still getting a raw deal from employment equity transgressors in South Africa.