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Post office workers strike

Sapo, unions strike deal to end wage strike

By Kgomotso Modise

After two weeks of intense negotiations an agreement has finally reached last night.

  • FILE: South African Post Office workers protest on 5 May 2016. Picture: Xolani Koyana/EWN.

    'Workers aren't to blame for Sapo’s revenue loss'

    Sapo’s CEO says the last major strike in 2014 resulted in a 30 percent revenue loss for the Post Office.

    2276 days ago
  • FILE: CWU workers during a strike. Workers are demanding a 10 percent increase and that the SAPO stop the “casualisation” of workers. Picture: Xolani Koyana/EWN.

    ‘Sapo has had enough time to meet workers’ demands’

    Workers are demanding permanent contracts, an equal work equal pay policy and a salary increase.

    2292 days ago
  • FILE: Workers say they have not received a salary increase for the last two years. Picture: Kgothatso Mogale/EWN.

    Post Office staff down tools, strike gets underway

    Workers are demanding a salary increase of 10% while the employer has not made any counter offer.

    2297 days ago
  • Picture: Facebook.com

    CWU planning strike at Post Office next week

    Post Office workers claim they have not received a salary increase in the last two years.

    2304 days ago
  • FILE. The Benmore Gardens Post Office in Johannesburg. Picture: Reinart Toerien/EWN.

    Post Office expected to received R650m cash injection

    Post Office CEO says if it doesn't urgently pay creditors, all services will come to a standstill.

    2314 days ago
  • The Post Office should return to profit in 2018, boosted by new revenue streams such as financial services products... Picture: Giovanna Gerbi/EWN.

    SA Post Office to return to profit in 2018

    The SA Post Office is expected to record a loss of more than R1 billion in the 2015/16 financial year.

    2325 days ago
  • About 1,000 Communication Workers Union members sing and dance in the streets of Johannesburg as they march for a bailout from government. Picture: Kgothatso Mogale/EWN.

    Urgent meeting over troubled Post Office to be held today

    It's emerged Post Office employees were paid their salaries in two tranches due to cash constraints.

    2484 days ago
  • About 1,000 Communication Workers Union members sing and dance in the streets of Johannesburg as they march for a bailout from government. Picture: Kgothatso Mogale/EWN.

    MPs call for urgent meeting with Sapo management

    MPs will discuss the Post Office’s financial woes, leadership instability & the non-payment of salaries.

    2486 days ago
  • FILE: CWU members are gathering opposite Cosatu House in Braamfontein. Picture: EWN.

    CWU adds treasury to march itinerary

    Members will march to the offices of the Public Protector, treasury and the Gauteng Premier.

    2486 days ago
  • Claremont Post Office. Picture: Facebook.com

    CWU calls for Public Protector's report into alleged Post Office fraud

    Union members will stage a protest march against the Sapo, demanding accountability.

    2488 days ago
  • Post Office. Picture: Giovanna Gerbi/EWN.

    CWU to move ahead with Post Office strike

    The union says it has written to the Post Office to pay up the full amount to avoid early protests.

    2493 days ago
  • The CWU says financial stability will not be reached unless the leadership of the Post Office is solid. Picture: Giovanna Gerbi/EWN.

    SA Post Office's acting CEO resigns

    Mlu Mathonsi stepped down today in a move the Post Office says was an amicable separation.

    2503 days ago
  • Parliament's telecommunications and postal services committee meets new post office board for the first time. Picture: Rahima Essop/EWN.

    Sluggish recovery for SA Post Office

    The state-owned entity today briefed Parliament on the implementation of a turnaround strategy.

    2537 days ago
  • FILE: To generate revenue, the post office plans to reduce its dependency on mail and focus on diversifying its products. Picture: Giovanna Gerbi/EWN.

    Cash-strapped Post Office to brief Parliament

    The entity is also looking to raise R1.2 billion to support the implementation of a turnaround plan.

    2537 days ago
  • FILE: The Benmore Gardens post office in Johannesburg. Picture: Reinart Toerien/EWN

    Post Office working hard to settle massive debt

    Sapo owes about R245 million to more than 2,000 creditors.

    2591 days ago
  • FILE: Last year the Post Office lost its entire board during a crippling four-month strike. Picture: Giovanna Gerbi/EWN.

    'Post Office needs over R1 billion to get out of debt'

    Post Office representatives say the money forms part of its strategic plan to deal with the ongoing crisis.

    2663 days ago
  • A letter being posted at the Benmore Gardens in November 2014. Picture: Reinart Toerien/EWN.

    Union: Post Office low on cash

    The Communication Workers Union claims Sapo is wasting money on consultants.

    2752 days ago
  • FILE: Sapo says it will take just over three weeks to clear mountains of mail. Picture: EWN.

    Strike costs Post Office R350m

    Sapo says it will continue discussions with unions to find a lasting solution to the labour unrest.

    2823 days ago
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