insert_link Uncategorized S.A Union Numsa Applauds Two-Year Wage Deal in South African Passenger Bus Sector S.A Metalworkers’ union Numsa has welcomed the two-year wage deal reached in the passenger bus sector. Increases of five-percent this year and 6.5-percent next year on base salaries have been agreed to between labour and employers in the sector. Numsa’s spokesperson, Phakamile Hlubi-Majola, says the agreement signed at the South African Road Passenger Bargaining Council, also sees employers contributing on a 50/50 split to primary healthcare cover for workers: today6 May, 2024
insert_link South Africa Metalworkers union in S.A condemns Israeli Prime Minister and United States president for their actions in Palestine Metalworkers union Numsa in S.A condemns Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and United States president Joe Biden for their actions in Palestine, accusing them of conducting a genocidal campaign against Palestinians. The union has announced its solidarity with Palestine, following a request from American activist Angela Davis. They have agreed to collaborate with Davis on a campaign to defend Palestine, mobilising support locally, regionally, and internationally. Numsa’s Phakamile Hlubi-Majola has […] today2 May, 2024
insert_link South Africa SA union Numsa Petitions Labour Court to Validate Strike Action Against Road Accident Fund South Africa's Metalworkers' Union, Numsa, has lodged a request with the Labour Court seeking legal recognition for its strike action against the Road Accident Fund. This comes as a response to an interim order granted to the fund last month, which aimed to halt the strike and thwart a planned march to the Department of Transport offices. Phakamile Hlubi-Majola, Numsa's spokesperson, asserts in court documents that the fund's classification under […] today5 April, 2024
insert_link South Africa National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa Prepares for National Strike Amidst Disputes in Bus Passenger Sector The National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa has accused employers in the bus passenger sector of instigating a potential national strike by insisting that workers absorb contract penalties and establishing a two-tier labor market. Following unsuccessful negotiations and a minimal wage increase offer, the union has rejected these demands and is gearing up for industrial action. Numsa is advocating for adjustments to allowances, medical insurance, and working hours, alleging […] today14 March, 2024
insert_link South Africa National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa Declares Dispute Over Wage Deadlock with Bus Employers in South Africa The National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa declares a dispute against employers at the South African Road Passenger Bargaining Council due to a wage deadlock. Bus companies like Putco, Bojanala’ Algoa, and Great North Transport are involved. Numsa's demands include a ten-percent wage increase across the board and mandatory healthcare coverage for all workers in the industry. Phakamile Hlubi-Majola, Numsa’s spokesperson, highlights the key demands as the union seeks […] today13 February, 2024
