Labour Market News
COSATU concerned non-payment of subsidies could spell disaster for KZN economy
The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) is deeply concerned that South Africa’s second...
COSATU stands with workers and the Tulbagh community to defend Rhodes Processing Plant
The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) reaffirms its unwavering solidarity with the...
Work commute still SA workers’ biggest expense
This month, we’re publishing features based on responses from our second annual State of Work...
‘Mining profits prioritised over workers’ lives’– NUM
The National Union of Mineworkers has raised concerns about how companies balance production...
COSATU Accuses Ramaphosa and Parliament of ‘Blueticking’ GBVF Legislation
By Thabo Mosia COSATU Accuses Ramaphosa and Parliament of ‘Blueticking’ GBVF Legislation Exclusion...
Another labour dispute disrupts Pikitup’s Roodepoort depot
Pikitup, still behind schedule from last week's Samwu strike, is yet again stranded, due to...
Parly’s Committee defends appointment of National Council on GBVF
From over 400 applications, the portfolio committee says only a few were from formal business...
Former workers bring operations to a standstill at Giyani Water Plant
Construction on phase three of the delayed Giyani Water Project has come to a standstill after...
Cosatu’s call for action: solutions for South Africa’s economic crisis
The Congress of South African Trade Unions (Cosatu) will soon hold its national congress where...
Cosatu slams ‘reckless decision’ as Premier Foods closes Western Cape fruit plant
Competition Commission is looking into the decision by Premier Foods to close the fruit products...
NUM threatens legal action over Eskom restructuring
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Strong online growth boosts Pick n Pay despite tough trading conditions
Pick n Pay delivered modest sales growth during the opening five months of its financial year,...
COSATU warns of KZN bus shutdown over unpaid subsidies
The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) is warning of a public transport crisis in...
Cosatu urges Premier Foods to halt retrenchment process and protect jobs
Retrenchment could cripple Tulbagh’s economy, ‘weaken agricultural production and breach merger...
‘It will fail dismally’: SA’s industrial plan has funding issue
The lack of a funding framework for the government’s cabinet-approved industrial development strategy (IDS) 2026 was a key weakness identified by presenters during a parliamentary engagement with business organisations and trade unions on Tuesday.
COSATU calls for intervention after no labour reps appointed to GBVF council
COSATU said it has noted with 'extreme dismay' the appointment of the council by President Cyril...
New ultra-luxury Checkers store taking on Woolworths and Pick n Pay
The Shoprite Group has opened a new Checkers Hyper at Irene Village Mall in Centurion, taking on...
How Gauteng’s new Human Resource Development Council aims to upskill its workforce
Cosatu, through its Gauteng Chairperson Amos Monyela, has voiced strong support for the recently...
SAMWU WELCOMES RELEASE OF MUNICIPAL EQUITABLE SHARE, BUT CONDEMNS THE HARM ALREADY INFLICTED ON WORKERS
The South African Municipal Workers’ Union (SAMWU) notes the announcement by National Treasury...
COSATU and SATAWU vehemently oppose Great North Transport’s proposed retrenchments
The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) and its affiliate, the South African Transport...
South African retailer expanding nationwide rollout
Boxer will be expanding nationwide. In its rollout, it will open 60 new stores, most of which will...
Labour federations demand urgent reforms and investigations into the Public Investment Corporation
Labour federations have identified the stabilisation of the Public Investment Corporation (PIC)...
Cosatu calls for urgent PIC board appointments as pension fund assets reach R3.6 trillion
The Congress of South African Trade Unions (Cosatu) has called on Cabinet to urgently appoint a...
‘More blitzes coming’: Labour dept finds only 3 compliant workplaces, arrests 137
A total of 137 foreign nationals were arrested and only three of 114 workplaces were found...