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FILE: The South African Municipal Workers' Union (Samwu) has suspended its strike against the City of Cape Town after reaching an agreement on some employment issues. Picture: Xolani Koyana/EWN

Samwu protest in cape town

Samwu suspends CT strike

By Xolani Koyana

Municipal workers downed tools at the beginning of last month due to several issues.

  • The South African Municipal Workers Union (Samwu) has threatened mass action against municipalities due the South African Local Government Association (Salga) apparently wanting to introduce performance-linked salary increases. Picture: Xolani Koyana/EWN

    Samwu threatens mass action as wage dispute continues

    Wage increases between Samwu and Imatu with Salga were abandoned on Tuesday.

    2553 days ago
  • FILE:  Samwu protesters have regrouped outside the civic centre in Cape Town after police launched stun grenades at them. Picture: Xolani Koyana/EWN

    Unions for municipal workers demand double digit increase

    The parties failed to find middle ground in two rounds of negotiations and hope a solution will be found.

    2555 days ago
  • FILE: Samwu protesters have regrouped outside the civic centre in Cape Town after police launched stun grenades at them. Picture: Xolani Koyana/EWN.

    Samwu considers calling off strike

    Samwu suspended its industrial action after three days following the formation of a task team.

    2564 days ago
  • Chaos broke out in the Cape Town CBD during the Samwu strike. Samwu members are running amok. Picture: Xolani Koyana/EWN.

    De Lille threatens to sue Samwu over chaotic march

    Some protesters looted stalls of informal traders and tipped over rubbish bins.

    2573 days ago
  • FILE: The Samwu says more than 5000 municipal workers will continue striking in Cape Town today. Picture: Shamiela Fisher/EWN.

    Municipal workers’ strike continues in CT

    Samwu is leading a strike over unresolved grievances, some relating to apparent unfair dismissals.

    2575 days ago
  • A South African Municipal Workers Union strike. Picture: AFP.

    Samwu WC to embark on strike

    Among the unions' concerns is the treatment of pregnant firefighters and wages for standby staff.

    2576 days ago
  • FILE: Samwu has called a strike in Cape Town for later this month. Picture: Shamiela Fisher/EWN.

    Samwu unveils strike plans

    The union is up in arms over a number of issues including safety concerns.

    2789 days ago
  • Samwu members march to the Civic Centre on 21 May 2014. Picture: EWN

    CT Mayor seeks to resolve Samwu tensions

    The union claims line managers often victimise municipal workers.

    2924 days ago
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