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: 06-09-2024
SA Labour News
CWU denies intimidation of non-strikers at Telkom strike
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ITWeb reports that the Communication Workers Union (CWU) has denied Telkom's claims that its members intimidated and threatened non-striking workers outside its campus in Centurion on Monday.
KZN govt. works hard to allay fears of job losses due to municipal mergers
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BDLive writes about fears that municipal mergers in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) will lead to large-scale job losses, demotions or loss of prestige and about the efforts of the provincial government to allay those concerns.
Petrol sector strike ends with agreement on Wednesday
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Times Live reports that the National Petroleum Employers' Association (NPEA) and the Chemical Energy Paper Printing Wood and Allied Workers' Union (Ceppwawu) have entered into an agreement‚ ending the petroleum sector strike.
Proposed sugar tax could cost up to 70,000 jobs, study indicates
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BDLive reports that the Beverage Association of SA (BevSA) has warned that up to 70,000 jobs in the industry could be lost if the Treasury’s mooted tax on sugar-sweetened drinks were to be implemented in its current form.
Lily miners receive provident fund payments after months with no pay
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SABC News reports that there seems to be some light at the end of the tunnel for the Lily Gold Mine workers who lost their jobs after a massive shaft collapse in February. After not receiving pay for three months, workers have finally received money from their provident fund.