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: 14-03-2025
SA Labour News
Protecting Amsa puts industry at risk, says Neasa
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Business Report writes that Gerhard Papenfus, CE of the National Employers’ Association of SA (Neasa), has thrown down the gauntlet to government to review its decision to cushion ArcelorMittal SA (Amsa) against cheap Chinese steel imports through tariffs.
WAU denies it was formed to destroy Amcu
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ANA reports that the general secretary of the Workers Association Union (WAU), Elifas Ngoepe, insisted on Tuesday that the union was formed to advance the interests of the workers, not to dilute support for other unions.
Samwu wants municipalities to stop using EPWP and CWP workers
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TMG Digital reports that the SA Municipal Workers’ Union (Samwu) has called on local government to stop using labour offered through the Extended Public Works Programme (EPWP) and Community Works Programme (CWP) to render services to communities.
New initiatives may set a different tone at this year’s auto industry wage talks
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Engineering News writes that this year will see organised labour and the automotive assembly and component manufacturing sectors return to the bargaining table to thrash out new wage accords.
Massive squeeze at Port Elizabeth schools with new wave of teacher shortages
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HeraldLive reports that a Port Elizabeth school was forced to cram 84 pupils into a single classroom on Tuesday as a new wave of teacher shortages hit the northern areas.