Today's Labour News
This news aggregator site highlights South African labour news from a wide range of internet and print sources. Each posting has a synopsis of the source article, together with a link or reference to the original. Postings cover the range of labour related matters from industrial relations to generalist human resources.
Last Update: 03-03-2021
SA Labour News
Uber drivers in SA strike after tariffs cut
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Bloomberg reports that Uber Technologies drivers in South Africa have gone on strike after the ride-booking service said tariffs in the country would be cut by as much as 20% to boost demand during the winter months.
About 900 outsourced workers protest poor pay at Shoprite distribution centre
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BDLive reports that workers at a distribution centre owned by food retailer Shoprite have downed tools in protest over poor pay and outsourcing.
Glencore lays arson charges after strikers torch trucks at Wonderfontein coal mine
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Mining Weekly reports that mining giant Glencore and Umsimbithi Mining on Thursday laid criminal arson charges following the torching of two trucks and offices at the Wonderfontein coal mine.
Last year’s strike has made MTN a target for consumer complaints
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BDLive reports that MTN SA is still feeling the effects of a prolonged strike by its workers last year, with the telecoms giant notching up the highest number of complaints against any company in SA.
Ford SA’s R2.5bn plant expansions to create 1,200 jobs
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HeraldLive reports that Ford Motor Company South Africa is pumping R2.5-billion into plant expansions in preparation for production of a new range of vehicles.