NOBC Declaration
NOBC Declaration
SATAWU Reaction on PRASA’s Appointment of Five Executive Managers
May 29, 2020 The South African Transport and Allied Workers Union (SATAWU) is disturbed by the controversial developments at the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA). On 26 May 2020, SATAWU agreed to a meeting with the Administrator, Mr Bongisizwe Mpondo, scheduled for 29 May 2020. The purpose of the meeting was to address…
SATAWU Reaction on PRASA’s Announcement on Workers Taking Voluntary Severance Packages
On 05 May 2020, the global working class, left activists and scholars celebrated the birthday of a philosopher, revolutionary, economist and politician. As we honoured the life and work of Karl Marx (1818-1883) through left engagements and reflection on the current state of affairs, our vision of a united working-class movement post festum the COVID…
SATAWU Statement on PRASA Non-Payment of Provident Fund Contributions
The South African Transport and Allied Workers Union (SATAWU) notes with concern the friction between UNTU (United National Transport Union) and PRASA (Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa) within the public space. The events and/or conflict subsequently translated into a qualitative leap whereby a criminal case on fraud and theft was opened against the appointed…
TERS Gazette
TERS GAZETTE
SATAWU Welcomes Suspension of Prasa Western Cape Manager
South African Transport and Allied Workers’ Union (SATAWU) welcomes the suspension of Richard Walker, Western Cape Regional Manager at Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (Prasa). On Tuesday Prasa announced Walker had been placed on paid leave and Raymond Maseko would act in the position henceforth. SATAWU had been calling for Walker’s suspension following the…
SATAWU Calls for Labour Consultation on Prasa Turnaround
The leadership of the South African Transport and Allied Workers Union (SATAWU) endorsed the turnaround strategy of the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (Prasa) when it met with the administrator, Bongisizwe Mpondo, on Friday. However, SATAWU was emphatic Mpondo had to take the role of stakeholders seriously and consult unions on critical matters particularly…