Bus industry wage negotiations between South African Transport and Allied Workers Union (SATAWU) along with other two unions, National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (NUMSA) and Transport and Allied Workers Union of South Africa (TAWUSA) and two employer organisations (Commuter Bus Employers Organisation and South African Bus Employers Association) collapsed thus exposing the ailing…
The South African Transport and Allied Workers Union (SATAWU) expresses concern with the planned reopening of land ports of entry on 15 February 2021. Although we agree with revitalising the economy through the opening border posts, we, however, believe that the latter process should in the meantime be halted. By delaying the opening of ports…
SAA outstanding payout to the employees and progressive move on the restructuring processes directed on resuscitating the National Airline, SAA. The South African Transport & Allied Workers Union is extremely worried about the legal battles between some Unions and SAA BRPs and DPE, a case that its determination will be based on the reserved judgement…
The South African Transport and Allied Workers Union (SATAWU) mourns the passing away of the National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) General Secretary-Comrade Kolekile David Sipunzi-on 25 December 2020. We further extend our heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, and his working-class constituency. Exploited at the point of production at Harmony, on one hand, and oppressed…
19 November 2020 SATAWU (South African Transport and Allied Workers Union) members at PRASA (Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa) have been subjected to all forms of abuse and harassment in the last four weeks. The PRASA EXCO had been wishy-washy on how and when the back pay from 01 April 2020, as well as…
The South African Transport and Allied Workers Union (SATAWU) notes with disappointment the Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) delivered by the Minister of Finance (Tito Mboweni) on 28 October 2020. The proposed market prescriptions aimed at mitigating the economic and social crisis will fail to bring lasting solutions to the working-class. Though the economy is…
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. ย During…
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…
The South African Transport and Allied Workers Union (SATAWU) commends the Hawksโ Serious Organised Crime Investigation, Provincial Crime Intelligence and Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Department for apprehending two men and a plant and operations manager with stolen items valued at R25 million. The individuals were recently (on or about 08 October 2020) arrested at a steel and…
KZN launching Provincial Sector committees in preparation for Provincial Congress as per 2018 National Congress
