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  • FILE: Tshwane bus. Picture: www.tshwane.gov.za

    Tshwane bus service still not operational

    Samwu instructed its drivers to stop operations following concerns over their working conditions.

    2448 days ago
  • The union was not able to secure an incentive bonus hike and says it will now approach the minister of water affairs. Picture: Free Images.

    Samwu & Rand Water settle wage dispute

    Samwu signed a deal for a wage agreement between 7,5 and nine percent with the water utility.

    2466 days ago
  • FILE: Initially unions wanted an 11 percent wage increase while Salga offered 5,9 percent but come to a compromise after talks with a mediator. Picture: EWN.

    Salga & municipal unions to sign agreement

    The seven percent wage deal will put an end to months of negotiations between the association & unions.

    2470 days ago
  • FILE: Samwu says the strike will affect services in Johannesburg, Pretoria and parts of Mpumalanga. Picture: Freeimages.com

    Rand Water applies for interdict to prevent strike

    Samwu served Rand Water with its intention to strike on Tuesday, warning that taps will run dry.

    2470 days ago
  • FILE: Rand Water says it will not comment until negotiations with the union are concluded. Picture: freeimages.com.

    Samwu ready to defend members against Rand Water interdict

    The union is confident Rand Water’s application to the Labour Court will fail.

    2471 days ago
  • FILE: Samwu served Rand Water with a strike notice on Monday, legally allowing the union to begin its industrial action from Thursday. Shamiela Fisher/EWN.

    Deal could clog Rand Water strike

    The company is relying on essential service agreement deals to ensure water keeps flowing.

    2472 days ago
  • FILE: Samwu says the strike will affect services in Johannesburg, Pretoria and parts of Mpumalanga. Picture: Freeimages.com

    Samwu serves Rand Water with 48-hour strike notice

    The company met with the Samwu on Monday but failed to reach an agreement on wage hikes.

    2473 days ago
  • FILE. While there have been warnings of looming water cuts due to inadequate infrastructure Rand Water remains confident a strike will not leave Gauteng's taps running dry. Picture: freeimages.com.

    Water cuts in Gauteng to be decided at crucial meeting

    Gauteng & Mpumalanga will be affected if Rand Water & Samwu don't reach a wage deal.

    2473 days ago
  • FILE: Rand Water says an essential services agreement will ensure that there are no disruptions. Picture: Freeimages.com.

    Rand Water: Water supply will not be disrupted by the strike

    Samwu has secured a notice to strike while the UASA has notified Rand Water of a looming strike.

    2474 days ago
  • FILE: Samwu wants a 10 percent wage hike for lowest paid workers, a 12 percent incentive bonus, and a R2150 rand housing allowance. Picture: EWN.

    Samwu secures a notice to strike against Rand Water

    Samwu is the majority union at Rand Water and says the strike will affect services in some areas.

    2475 days ago
  • FILE: About 2,000 members of the South African Municipal Workers Union march through the streets in Germiston for improved wages, 27 May 2008. Picture: AFP.

    Samwu wage negotiations to be concluded by Friday

    The union asked for more time to consider a 7 percent wage increase.

    2479 days ago
  • FILE: Samwu says there are several issues that still need to be cleared with members.

    Samwu won't confirm wage settlement deal

    The union initially demanded an 11 percent pay hike with Salga offering seven percent.

    2480 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 still uncertain if it will strike

    Municipal Workers Union Samwu says it will only know in two weeks’ time whether its members will go on strike.

    2496 days ago
  • FILE: The union initially wanted an 11 percent increase while Salga was offering a 5.9 percent hike for workers. Picture: EWN.

    D-day for Salga to report on wage settlement

    The union initially wanted an 11 percent increase while Salga was offering a 5.9 percent hike for workers.

    2497 days ago
  • FILE: Samwu and Imatu are demanding an 11 percent increase, while Salga has offered a 5.9 percent hike. Picture: EWN.

    Samwu consults members on new wage offer

    Samwu and Imatu are demanding an 11 percent increase, while Salga has offered a 5.9 percent hike.

    2513 days ago
  • FILE: Samwu members on strike. Picture: AFP.

    Negotiations underway to avert nationwide municipal strike

    Samwu and Imatu will attempt to reach a wage deal agreement with Salga.

    2520 days ago
  • FILE: The parties are trying to avoid a nationwide strike. Picture: EWN.

    Unions and Salga to meet this week

    Unions are asking for an 11 percent wage hike while Salga is offering 5,9 percent.

    2521 days ago
  • FILE: Salga maintains wage talks are far from over after Samwu disputed a tabled 5.9 percent hike offer. Picture: EWN.

    Samwu & Salga at loggerheads over wage talks

    The union declared a dispute after rejecting a 5.9% hike & is sticking to its 11% demand.

    2541 days ago
  • FILE: Chaos broke out in the Cape Town CBD during the Samwu strike on 6 May 2015. Picture: Xolani Koyana/EWN.

    Samwu declares dispute on deadlocked wage talks

    Talks with Salga collapsed two weeks ago when Samwu refused a 5,9% pay hike offer.

    2542 days ago
  • 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 suspends CT strike

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

    2549 days ago
  • FILE: Samwu members march to the Civic Centre. Picture: EWN.

    Samwu abandons wage talks with Salga

    The union has labelled Salga’s revised 5.9 percent wage increase offer as ridiculous.

    2551 days ago
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