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Samwu threatens mass action as wage dispute continues
Wage increases between Samwu and Imatu with Salga were abandoned on Tuesday.
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Samwu: Wage talks facing imminent collapse
The union has been in negotiations with Salga since its members went on strike earlier this month.
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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.
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Samwu considers calling off strike
Samwu suspended its industrial action after three days following the formation of a task team.
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WC Samwu strike may be called off if agreement is reached
Workers downed tools last week over unresolved grievances including a lack of transport for workers.
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De Lille threatens to sue Samwu over chaotic march
Some protesters looted stalls of informal traders and tipped over rubbish bins.
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Samwu strike descends into chaos
Striking workers marched to the Cape Town Civic Centre as part of an indefinite strike.
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Samwu to lead march through Cape Town CBD
Samwu's march which happens today is part of a metro-wide strike.
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Municipal workers’ strike continues in CT
Samwu is leading a strike over unresolved grievances, some relating to apparent unfair dismissals.
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Samwu WC to embark on strike
Among the unions' concerns is the treatment of pregnant firefighters and wages for standby staff.
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Samwu appeals for reinstatement of workers following bus strike
Samwu says there has been a dispute with Piotrans over salary for two years now.
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JRA confirm strike by Samwu workers
The JRA says a task team has been negotiating with strikers and a contingency plan is in place.
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Samwu unveils strike plans
The union is up in arms over a number of issues including safety concerns.
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CT Mayor seeks to resolve Samwu tensions
The union claims line managers often victimise municipal workers.
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Scuffle breaks out at Samwu protest
Municipal workers are calling for increased allowances and improved working conditions.
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Samwu considers national strike
As municipal workers in Cape Town prepare to strike today, wider action is also being tabled.
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Samwu decides on mass protest
The union is vocal about several issues including certain benefits its members are unhappy about.
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Samwu warns of strike action in WC
The union feels aggrieved about the lack of action against incompetent line managers.
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Samwu on a go-slow
Samwu members will march to the Westonaria municipality offices today.
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Samwu snubs council, march on track
The municipal workers union says it will go ahead with a protest in Germiston on Friday.
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East London City Hall set alight
It’s understood a group of about 300 people stormed the building and petrol bombed a room.
