National union of metalworkers of south africa
Numsa to picket at Macsteel over retrenchments
Numsa: "We are convinced that Macsteel is using the pandemic to boost their profit margins."
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Public Enterprises Dept pleased as Numsa, Sacca accept SAA deal
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.
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Politics Sphithiphithi: Frans Baleni on president-elect Cyril Ramaphosa
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.
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Comair to seek interdict against Numsa strike, vows flights won't be grounded
The dispute between the union and airline involves 21 workers whose salaries vary from their colleagues.
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Striking Numsa members accused of torching plastic factory in FS
The Plastic Converters of South Africa (PCSA) says this was in violation of an interdict against workers.
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NUM, Numsa agree to wage deal in principle, says Eskom
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.
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Eskom, unions to meet for second round of wage negotiations
Initially, Eskom cut salary increases for the year, citing financial difficulties and then offered labour unions a 4.7% hike, which has been rejected.
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Unions opposing minimum wage march to Parliament
The strike was organised by the South African Federation of Trade Unions and supported by the National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa.
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Finsch Mine strike in NC set to intensify
Hundreds of miners affiliated to union NUM downed tools this month demanding a 10% wage hike across the board every year for three years
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Numsa members urged to return to work
The metalworkers union yesterday announced an end to its almost month-long wage strike.
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Numsa to announce wage decision
An estimated 200,000 Numsa members have been on strike since 1 July.
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Numsa strike: Seifsa says no more offers
The employer body also said it had not received any notice from the union on the latest wage offer.
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Ford ‘committed’ to SA despite strike
Despite a massive automotive strike by Numsa, Ford downplayed concerns around its future here.
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Numsa strike: Wage negotiations fail
Both Numsa and Neasa failed to reach an agreement on proposed cuts to entry level wages.
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Strike violence victims describe horror
A factory owner has told EWN about brutal assaults on him and a heavily pregnant employee.
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Numsa: Wage talks to resume tomorrow
More than 200,000 affiliated to the metalworkers union have gone on strike for a 12% wage hike.
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Another massive strike looms
Numsa is undeterred by threats of mass dismissals over its planned strike for wage hikes next month.
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Cabinet welcomes end to platinum strike
Cabinet says the five-month long industrial action has had a dire impact on workers & employers.
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Numsa strike to hit Eskom
Delays at Eskom’s new power plants have been solved but Numsa workers are now preparing to down tools.
