EWN’s political reporters Carien du Plessis and Theto Mahlakoana sat down with former National Union of Mineworkers general secretary Frans Baleni and chatted about his history with president-elect Cyril Ramaphosa ahead of his inauguration.
The dispute between the union and airline involves 21 workers whose salaries vary from their colleagues.
The Plastic Converters of South Africa (PCSA) says this was in violation of an interdict against workers.
The utility's Khulu Phasiwe says that according to the latest wage offer, workers will receive 7.5% pay increase this year, and a further a further 7% hike for the next two years.
Initially, Eskom cut salary increases for the year, citing financial difficulties and then offered labour unions a 4.7% hike, which has been rejected.
The strike was organised by the South African Federation of Trade Unions and supported by the National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa.
Hundreds of miners affiliated to union NUM downed tools this month demanding a 10% wage hike across the board every year for three years
The metalworkers union yesterday announced an end to its almost month-long wage strike.
An estimated 200,000 Numsa members have been on strike since 1 July.
The employer body also said it had not received any notice from the union on the latest wage offer.
Despite a massive automotive strike by Numsa, Ford downplayed concerns around its future here.
Both Numsa and Neasa failed to reach an agreement on proposed cuts to entry level wages.
A factory owner has told EWN about brutal assaults on him and a heavily pregnant employee.
More than 200,000 affiliated to the metalworkers union have gone on strike for a 12% wage hike.
Numsa is undeterred by threats of mass dismissals over its planned strike for wage hikes next month.
Cabinet says the five-month long industrial action has had a dire impact on workers & employers.
Delays at Eskom’s new power plants have been solved but Numsa workers are now preparing to down tools.
SA could be plunged into recession by another massive strike, this time in the metal industry.
