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South Africa

SA Union Criticizes Government for Neoliberal Policies

The South African Federation of Trade Unions says the government of national unity continues to champion neoliberal economic policies that actively undermine job creation. Saftu’s spokesperson, Newton Masuku, says ahead of Finance minister, Enoch Godongwana’s budget speech today, they are demanding an immediate reversal of austerity measures.   Meanwhile, the Public Servants Association says it expects Godongwana to present a budget that prioritises economic growth, job security, and the strengthening […]

today19 February, 2025

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South Africa

S.A Union COSATU Concerned Over U.S. Tariff Threat

S.A union Cosatu says it is deeply worried by the United States president Donald Trump’s announcement of pending tariffs on South African and other nations’ exports. Cosatu’s spokesperson, Matthew Parks says this threatens thousands of South African jobs in many sectors, including agriculture, mining, jewellery, chemicals, automotive, and clothing. He says with a 41.9-percent unemployment rate, South Africa cannot afford further job losses:  

today15 February, 2025

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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

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Business / Economics

Amazon workers to strike

  Thousands of Amazon workers in the United States are gearing up to go on strike from today over the tech giant's refusal to begin contract negotiations.It follows a Congressional investigation which this week found the company pushes its workforce to fulfil orders at speeds that could cause high rates of injury. Amazon claims those findings are "wrong" and featured "selective, outdated information that isn't grounded in reality." Following the […]

today19 December, 2024

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Namibia

Medical Interns Demand Overtime Pay or Halt Overtime Work

Over 300 medical interns are threatening to stop working overtime unless the government settles their outstanding overtime pay within five days. The interns, employed by the Health and Social Services ministry, staged a protest in Windhoek and submitted a petition to the Office of the Prime Minister. If their concerns remain unaddressed, they plan to limit their working hours to 40 hours per week, as per Health Professions Council guidelines.

today20 November, 2024

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Namibia

Ex-Air Namibia Employees Demand Justice Amid Ongoing Payment Delays

    Nearly four years after the national carrier, Air Namibia, ceased operations, former employees are intensifying their call for the payment of severance and retrenchment packages. Speaking to Future Media, Renier Bougart, one of the retrenched employees, shared the growing frustration among ex-Air Namibia staff, detailing the prolonged legal battle and stalled efforts to secure their legally mandated compensation.    

today15 November, 2024

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South Africa

S.A Unions Back One Another in Labour Court Battle Over Community Healthcare Workers

South African Union, Cosatu, says it is fully behind its affiliate NEHAWU, as it heads to the Labour Court today in defence of Community Healthcare Workers. Cosatu’s spokesperson, Zanele Sabela says the union seeks to review the arbitration award that ruled against its application to compel the Department of Health to appoint Community Healthcare Workers permanently. She says NEHAWU’s case is justified:  

today29 October, 2024