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In our Thursday roundup, see summaries of our selection of South African labour- related stories that have appeared since mid-morning on Wednesday, 21 October 2015. Source: Latest News
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Eastern Cape building workers not covered by any statutory agreement or determination
GroundUp writes that the continuing strike of Siyavuna employees in Mdantsane has highlighted the plight of construction workers who are not covered either by a bargaining council agreement or by a minimum wage determination. Source: Latest News
Expansion of state employment placed on ice as wage hikes bite
Business Report writes that the government has placed a freeze on the hiring of state workers after being forced to eat into savings to pay for above-inflation wage increases. Source: Latest News
Workplace skills development levy could be used to fund universities
Bloomberg News reports that the government may reallocate money collected through a workplace skills levy to help fund universities. Source: Latest News
Changes to public sector wage negotiations mooted by Nene
BDLive reports that the Treasury is considering radical changes to how public sector wage negotiations are conducted. Source: Latest News
Nehawu members at JHB courts to strike if grievances aren’t addressed
Sowetan reports that it was not business as usual in various Joburg courts yesterday as members of the National Education Health and Allied Workers’ Union (Nehawu) held a meeting to discuss their grievances. Source: Latest News
Strike at Woolworths’ Midrand distribution centre turns ugly
The New Age reports that the wage strike at a Woolworths distribution centre in Midrand turned ugly on Wednesday when two workers were arrested and others were tear gassed. Source: Latest News
Marikana murder cases transferred to North West High Court
BDLive reports that the cases of 17 mine workers charged with murder in the run-up to the Marikana massacre have been transferred to the North West High Court. Source: Latest News
Protect our staff members at universities‚ says Solidarity
RDM News Wire reports that trade union Solidarity weighed in on the student protest issue on Wednesday‚ expressing concern about the safety of its members. Source: Latest News
Implats shareholders reassured about CEO shunning performance rewards
BDLive reports that Khotso Mokhele, departing chair of Impala Platinum, has pointedly said that CEO Terence Goodlace has the board’s full confidence despite some shareholders questioning his rejection of incentive schemes. Source: Latest News