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Smaller Transnet union Satawu vows to continue port strike

LOCAL The smaller of the two main labour unions at the state-owned port and rail operator has vowed to continue a strike over wages that is curbing key exports. The South African Transport and Allied Workers Union (Satawu) rejected its rival United National Transport Union’s (Untu) acceptance of Transnet’s pay offer, and said industrial action will continue until workers are assured they won’t lose their jobs. On Monday Untu said […]

today18 October 2022

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Transnet wage impasse could worsen SA’s economy, says freight forwarders body

On Saturday, SAAFF CEO Juanita Maree called for an immediate resolution to wage disputes affecting the country's supply chains. Transnet said on Thursday “some employees across its operations are embarking on illegal strike action following non-resolution in the ongoing wage negotiations”. “Since tabling an initial offer, Transnet has made concerted efforts by improving its wage offer on a further four occasions, in spite of the operational and financial challenges facing the […]

today9 October 2022

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Transnet declares UNTU strike illegal

Transnet has declared the strike by workers affiliated to the United National Transport Union (UNTU) as illegal. The union announced that its members downed tools from midnight over wages.  The workers are demanding between 12% and 13% increase. Transnet revised its offer from 3% to 4% that was rejected. Transnet has argued that the strike is illegal due lack of evidence of the balloting process and the absence of the picketing rules. […]

today6 October 2022

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More Metrorail delays after delayed Cape Town trains torched

Train commuters were on Tuesday stuck with further delays on all routes after eight train carriages were set alight at Cape Town station. In a service alert on its Twitter account, Metrorail said residual delays of "60+" minutes were being experienced in the region. Two trains (eight carriages) were set alight and shops looted on Monday night, when commuters went on the rampage in reaction to lengthy delays. Platforms 15 […]

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