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Roundup of labour news on 19 May 2016
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In our Thursday roundup, see summaries
of our selection of South African labour-
related stories that have appeared since
midday on Wednesday, 18 May 2016.
Strikes risk car industry’s reputation, says VWSA managing director
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Business Report writes that according to Volkswagen SA (VWSA) managing director Thomas Schäfer, the international reputation of the country’s automotive industry would be completely destroyed if this year’s collective bargaining resulted in strikes like the industry experienced in 2013 and 2010.
UIF amendment bill to further aid retrenched workers one step closer
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News24 reports that the Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) amendment bill is one step closer to becoming a reality after it was passed in the National Assembly on Thursday.
Drivers suspended after Khayelitsha bus collision leaves 54 injured
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News24 reports that a case of reckless and negligent driving is being investigated by police after two buses collided and burst into flames in Khayelitsha, leaving more than 50 people injured.
NUM rejects Eskom’s 5% wage offer, demands rises of 15% to 18%
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BDLive reports that the National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) has rejected Eskom’s offer of a 5% wage increase and is demanding increases of 18% for the lowest-paid workers and 15% for the highest-paid workers.