The South African Transport and Allied Workers Union, SATAWU, was formed in 2000 after a series of negotiations and smaller scale mergers by unions in the transport industry. SATAWU organises workers in the transport sector as well as security and cleaning companies. The sectors include railways, harbours, parastatals, aviation, passenger transport (buses and taxis) freight (trucking), contract, cleaning and security.
South African Transport and Allied Workers’ Union (SATAWU) calls on the South African National Roads Agency (SANRAL) to intervene in a standoff between one of its contractors and its employees. Zimele Investment Enterprise is contracted by SANRAL to operate the Heidelberg weighbridge in Johannesburg as well as the Zebediela weighbridge in Polokwane. The company weighs…
South African Transport and Allied Workers’ Union (SATAWU) applauds the SA Police Service for arresting the men caught on video shooting two security officers outside Maponya Mall, Soweto last Wednesday. The two armed-response officers were stationed outside the mall when two men approached the vehicle they were sitting in and shot them at close range….
The South African Transport and Allied Workers Union(Satawu) says shutting down the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (Prasa) would put immeasurable pressure on the transport system and would result in the collapse of the economy. Last week, the Railway Safety Regulator (RSR) served Prasa with a notice of intention to suspend its operating permit. Prasa approached the…
