Employers ‘cut corners in every way’: Unions demand action after George Collapse Report
Cosatu and Numsa say that companies employ undocumented foreign nationals because they are cheap labour.
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Workers stripped naked at luxury hotel dismissed after speaking out
Two former housekeeping staff members of Mount Nelson Hotel want to be compensated for the indignity and trauma suffered.
Tyre plant shut down leaves workers reeling – Numsa in rescue bid
The union says it is exploring ways to continue with manufacturing operations.
Report on George building collapse finds engineer ‘incompetent’ – police preparing charges
The five-story building under construction in George collapsed, leaving 34 workers dead and 28 critically injured.
Cosatu demands crackdown on UIF looting and inefficiency
Siyanda-Bakgatla did not qualify for the scheme but the UIF granted the platinum mine more than R800-million in Ters benefits.
Khayelitsha residents slam Shoprite for ignoring local labour and business
Protesters were outside the Site C shopping centre on Wednesday and Friday this week.
Survivors of George building collapse demand justice as report blames engineer, developer and contractor
Many red flags were ignored before the collapse of the building in George.
Domestic workers demand end to abuse on International Domestic Workers’ Day
Domestic workers in South Africa are by law meant to have the same rights and protections as other workers.
Alternative budget calls for taxing of the rich
The People Against Budget Cuts want a budget that responds to the crises of public services.
SA lags behind African unions in organising e-hailing workers
E-hailing workers are organised in unions in Kenya, Nigeria, Côte d’Ivoire and Senegal.
Farm workers march to demand services from the Department of Labour
The protesters called for the department of labour to enforce all labour laws, including the national minimum wage and harsh punishment for non-compliant employers,
Court interpreters in W Cape on strike
The strike by court interpreters over non-payment has entered its fourth day on Thursday.
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