Samwu
Samwu warns of potential strike amid wage negotiations
Wage negotiations between unions and the South African Local Government Association started in March.
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Samwu warns of strike if members reject Salga's latest wage increase offer
Workers are demanding a R4,000 salary increase across the board, saying that this will ensure that the wage gap in the sector is narrowed and that workers receive decent increments.
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Samwu suspends strike action in George
Samwu and IMATU are demanding compensation for between 700 and 800 workers, who reported for duty during the COVID-19 lockdown.
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City of Tshwane warns of possible disruption to services due to Samwu protest
Tshwane residents have been warned that services may be interrupted on Tuesday due to municipal workers' protest taking place in the capital city. Water, electricity and cemetery services may be affected.
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Samwu vows to continue to fight against Rand Water over bonus payments
The strike by Samwu that was set to take place on Thursday was cancelled after Rand Water obtained a Labour Court order to prevent the union from protesting.
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Samwu cancels strike Rand Water after employer gets court order halting protest
Samwu and Rand Water have been at loggerheads regarding performance incentive bonuses.
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Samwu threatens another strike, says Rand Water is negotiating in bad faith
Samwu and Rand Water officials have been in and out of meetings in an effort to find middle ground but it appears this has not succeeded.
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Samwu can now embark on a protected strike at Rand Water
Samwu and Rand Water have been at loggerheads regarding performance incentive bonuses.
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Samwu warns City of Cape Town against firing over 500 firefighters
The City of Cape Town has indicated that a disciplinary process is still currently under way relating to the events of 2019 when the firefighters took part in an illegal strike.
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Samwu concerned that 525 CT firefighters in firing line over 2019 strike
Samwu said that over 500 firefighters could face dismissal by the City of Cape Town. The union's Archie Hearne said that following a court ruling on the matter, the municipality had moved this year to institute disciplinary action.
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Court suspends Samwu strike at Rand Water, orders talks to resume
Workers were demanding amongst other things incentive bonuses.
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Samwu to call off strike as court orders Rand Water to withdraw bonus non-payments
A handful of South African Municipal Workers' Union (Samwu) members gathered outside the Rand Water head offices on 21 April 2021 to protest for their incentive bonuses. #SAMWU #RandWater
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Samwu’s small victory: Court orders Rand Water to renegotiate bonus payments
A handful of South African Municipal Workers' Union members gathered outside the Rand Water head offices to protest for their bonuses. #SAMWU #RandWater
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Samwu postpones Rand Water strike to allow CCMA intervention
Workers downed tools on Wednesday working conditions, including withdrawing incentive bonuses that workers had been receiving for the last 17 years.
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Group of Rand Water employees picket outside headquarters despite interdict
The workers abandoned their posts today amid concerns the picket could result in water cuts.
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Rand Water strike: Samwu warns that water supply not guaranteed
Workers are demanding better pay, performance-related bonuses and other allowances.
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Samwu: Service delivery will be fast tracked in City of Tshwane
Employees abandoned their posts a few weeks ago over salary disputes.
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Samwu reaches deal in principle with City of Tshwane over salaries
Last month, members affiliated to Samwu went on the rampage in the capital, demanding a salary hike of about 6%.
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Samwu workers head to Mogale City municipality over unimplemented pay increase
The union said it would seek answers from the municipality after the 6.25% pay increase which was agreed on in 2019 has not been implemented.
