insert_link Namibia MUN to Negotiate Kombat Mine Retrenchments The Mineworkers Union and Kombat Mine will enter negotiations on the conditions surrounding the retrenchment of 533 workers. One Africa TV’s NewsOnOne journalist, Hertha Ekandjo, reports that this comes after the mine initially intended to carry out the retrenchments without consulting the union. Amupweya told our reporter Hertha Ekandjo from NewsOnOne that such conditions are important for a fair process, and would not have been possible had persisted with its […] today14 February, 2025
insert_link South Africa S.A Union Vows to Oppose Proposed Labour Law Amendments South African union federation Saftu has pledged to defend workers' rights against proposed labour law amendments it deems harmful to the working class. The union argues that the new laws would permit employers to dismiss workers without proper hearings, reduce protections for younger and new employees, and curtail workers’ rights in labor disputes. Saftu's general secretary, Zwelinzima Vavi, stated that the changes would primarily benefit businesses while undermining workers’ power. […] today23 October, 2024