Business Day TV speaks to Untu spokesperson Atenkosi Plaatjie
Role of unions remains to fight against injustice, exploitation and the casualisation of workers
Satawu and Untu’s consolidated wage demands include a 15% across-the-board increase, while inflation hovers at about 3%
There are concerns Untu could disrupt operations while minister Barbara Creecy is trying to turn the entity around
Union says the rising cost of living and stagnant wages have pushed many workers below the breadline
Meeting is final attempt to avert strike at cash-strapped state-owned companies
Union calls on African states to commit to protecting and nurturing their minerals and trading in Africa
Untu and Satawu declare CCMA dispute and threaten action after rail operator’s ‘refusal’ to respond
Cops embarked on an illegal wage protest last month and used their official vehicles to blockade crucial routes
Two unions declared a dispute with the CCMA after talks stalled for the third time in Joburg a week ago
A strike could leave millions of commuters reliant on trains for transportation in limbo
Union committed to ensuring aviation firm will be able to maintain its position as a reliable and stable airline
First deputy president says changing bill after it has been passed might be unconstitutional
But Transnet says the revised offer remains above inflation and represents a 16% wage increment over the three-year period
Satawu and Untu demand increases of as much as five times inflation, citing the high cost of living
Large-scale retrenchments and high-paid workers targeted in wide-ranging proposed amendments
Federation urges Treasury to open talks with Government Employees Pension Fund over pension contribution holiday
Unions mostly welcome the three-year deal as best possible outcome in tough economy
The union says it will do ‘whatever is necessary to defend jobs’
The offer still needs more than 30% support from other unions to pass the required threshold of 50% plus 1