The South African Transport and Allied Workers Union (SATAWU) expresses concern regarding the inhumane conditions subjected to all Transnet workers located at the Port of Ngqura. The union understands that violent taxi/transport-related episodes are beyond the control of management and staff. Conditions of this nature, however, demands that management and organised labour work tirelessly in…
Role of Trade Unions in eradication of in-equality
While we celebrate our achievements in Transformation of Social Relations, it is equally important for us to acknowledge the predominant levels of in-equality, unemployment and poverty. Statistics South Africa has reported an increased South African unemployment rate to 25.6 percent In the second quarter of 2013, “the highest rate in two years. Between the first…