National union of metalworkers of south africa
Top Numsa officials could face jail time
Numsa president Andrew Chirwa and union secretary general, Irvin Jim, could face 30 days behind bars for being in contempt of court.
However, it remained to be seen whether this renewed attempt to constitute the highest decision-making structure of the union would succeed as it also faced a threat of being interdicted again.
The meeting will discuss, among other things, the way forward following the successful court interdict to stop the union's congress, which was meant to start on Monday.
The Labour Court put the brakes on the congress last week after second deputy president Ruth Ntlokotse and dozens of shop stewards challenged their suspension from the union.
Employees affiliated to Numsa have been on strike for close to three weeks, demanding a 10% wage increase across the board.
The union accused the management of the local bus services of refusing to provide transport allowances or transport for its workers to get to work.
Ahead of the Easter weekend, there's some good news for travellers - the planned bus strike has been called off.
The National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa has called on striking workers not to undermine their own struggle by acting unlawfully.
In defiance of COVID-19 regulations, thousands of Numsa members in the engineering and metals industry marched through the streets of Johannesburg on 5 October 2021 demanding nothing less than an 8% salary hike.
Numsa: "We are convinced that Macsteel is using the pandemic to boost their profit margins."
Numsa and Sacca have been vehemently opposed to layoffs at SAA, but after a meeting with the Public Enterprises Department, the unions believe it’s the best decision for members who prefer the voluntary severance packages.
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