South african federation of trade unions saftu
Saftu criticises slow pace of SA's COVID-19 vaccine rollout
The Health Department's latest data shows that just 6,812 people were vaccinated over the past 24-hour reporting cycle.
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‘SAPS serve interests of white elite’ – Numsa condemns arrests at Saftu march
Two people were arrested in Cape Town during Wednesday’s nationwide demonstration over concerns around the economy, including the high unemployment rate.
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New year, old tune – EFF, Saftu sceptical of Ramaphosa’s Sona commitments
The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) said that it wanted the president to go back to last year's State of the Nation Address and ensure that he implemented those plans first before committing to new ones.
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Saftu urges govt to continue disbursing R350 COVID-19 grant
Saftu's Zwelinzima Vavi said the R350 grant cushioned the blow for many people who were destitute.
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Eskom board probes corruption claims against COO Jan Oberholzer
It’s understood Corruption Watch and Saftu received information from an Eskom employee that he was allegedly prejudiced after speaking out against Oberholzer.
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CARTOON: Who'll Budge First?
By Dr Jack & Curtis.
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Ramaphosa could be tested in public sector wage bill talks - economists
In the Budget Speech on Wednesday, Finance Minister Tito Mboweni announced that the wage bill would be cut by just over R160 billion over the next three years.
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Vavi: SAA management using strike to privatise airline
Saftu general secretary Zwelinzima Vavi said that the money SAA was losing for cancelling today and Saturday's flights could have easily paid for workers' 8% increase demands for a year.
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Unions worried workers, poor will feel brunt of MTBPS
The Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement, which comes amid increased pressures on the declining economy, is largely expected to focus on austerity measures.
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Saftu, Numsa threaten mass protests over new labour laws
The federation and its affiliate, the National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (Numsa) are opposed to the laws which are geared at easing labour relations between employers and workers.
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Saftu: Treasury's economic plan no different from apartheid economy
Saftu leader Zwelinzima Vavi said that with his views on trade and exports, it was clear that Finance Minister Tito Mboweni was not trying to break down the colonial nature of the economy.
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Organised labour: Govt's run out of ideas to revive economy
The country’s organised labour said that the government appeared to have run out of ideas on how to revive the economy.
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Saftu's Vavi warns SA's unemployment rate could increase
Statistics South Africa is expected to release its quarterly survey on the unemployment rate on Tuesday.
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More must be done to fight corruption among unions - Cosatu, Numsa
Trade unions are calling for unity in the labour movement and are warning that the well-being of workers is being compromised by divisions among them.
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Saftu voices support for Zimbabwe fuel price strike, condemns violence
President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s 150% fuel increase sparked violent protests in Harare and Bulawayo.
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Saftu hails new minimum wage as a good start
Saftu's Zwelinzima Vavi says the federation will mobilise a campaign of mass action next year over the increasing levels of inequality in the country.
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Saftu calls for ministerial intervention in WSU strike
Staff at the Eastern Cape institution have been on strike since 29 May, demanding an 8% salary increase.
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Saftu plans national strike against minimum wage bill
Members of Parliament on Tuesday passed the contentious bill following months of discussions public hearings and protests from some unions.
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Saftu shocked by attempt on Natu’s Thompson’s life
It’s understood Thompson was ambushed by heavily armed men who fired at him while he drove from Umhlanga to Durban, narrowly missing his head.
