Transport Services

𝐒𝐀𝐓𝐀𝐖𝐔 𝐢𝐬 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐲 𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐚 𝐦𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐚𝐝𝐨𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐦, 𝐁𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐥 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐃𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐮𝐥𝐞 𝐓𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐀𝐠𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐭 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐲𝐞𝐞𝐬 𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐌𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐢-𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐃𝐞𝐚𝐥

We have learnt that PRASA is adopting an antagonistic approach coupled with blackmail, smearing campaign and the old tactic of divide and rule against SATAWU and its members. This is from a background where parties entered into intensive Salary Negotiations as from 03 – 06 August 2020 after consolidation with their counterparts UNTU. During…

Update on Developments at the Port of Ngqura

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This letter is written with reference to our previous statement issued on 02 October 2020. The statement raised concerns regarding the taxi violence that had erupted in the Port of Ngqura. The provision of transport services to employees was subsequently affected. The employer, on the other end, was adamant to violate the Basic Conditions of…

NOBC Declaration

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NOBC Declaration

Update on Temporary Employer-Employee Relief Scheme (TERS) Payment to Bus Passenger Workers

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11 May 2020 The South African Transport and Allied Workers Union (SATAWU) is pleased to inform workers in the bus passenger sector that an amount of approximately R46 million was paid into the South African Road Passenger Bargaining Council (SARPBAC). These funds will be used to pay employee salaries in line with the TERS (Temporary…

SATAWU Submissions on Sectors-Covid 19

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TERS Gazette

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TERS GAZETTE

The South African Road Passenger Bargaining Council (Sarpbac) is in the process of concluding an MOA with the Unemployment Insurance Fund

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The South African Road Passenger Bargaining Council (Sarpbac) is in the process of concluding an MOA with the Unemployment Insurance Fund that will allow it to facilitate payment of UIF to employees in the bus sector during lockdown period. According to General Secretary of Sarpbac Gary Wilson, bus companies will submit claims to the council…

Bus Sector Unions Warn of Looming Strike

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South African Transport and Allied Workers Union (SATAWU) along with four other unions in the South African Road Passenger Bargaining Council (SARPBAC) will likely go on strike in April if a wage settlement is not reached. SATAWU, NUMSA, TOWU, TAWUSA and TASWU were given a certificate of non-resolution after the four-day mediation they took part…

SATAWU Worried about Autopax Part-paid Salaries

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South African Transport and Allied Workers Union (SATAWU) is gravely concerned Autopax staff have been paid only 25% of their salaries for February. State-owned Autopax is a subsidiary of Prasa and operates Translux and City to City buses. SATAWU is particularly concerned that this comes so soon after workers were paid just 50% of their…

SATAWU Welcomes Appointment of Transnet Group Executive

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South African Transport and Allied Workers Union (SATAWU) welcomes the appointment of Portia Derby as Group Chief Executive of Transnet. Derby’s appointment was recommended by the Transnet Board and supported by Cabinet after a rigorous selection process. She brings with her extensive experience having worked at the Department of Public Enterprises as Director General during…