SATAWU Reflection on the Planned Privatisation of the Passenger and Freight Rail Sector
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The South Africa Transport and Allied Workers Union (SATAWU) has noted the arbitration ruling from various media platforms on the reinstatement of the axed PRASA (Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa) GCEO (Group Chief Executive Officer) – Mr Zolani Matthews. Although SATAWU welcomed Mr Matthews precautionary suspension on or about November 2021, the union argued…
SATAWU members are subjected to Abuse by PRASA Executive Management for Unknown Reasons
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…
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…
The South African Transport and Allied Workers Union (SATAWU) commends the Hawks’ 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…
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…