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BusinessLive reports that ArcelorMittal SA (Amsa) said on Thursday that jobs at the steelmaker were on the line due to the effects of Covid-19 on the economy. Source: Latest News
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Samwu “disgusted” by Treasury’s call on municipalities to apply for exemptions from standing multiyear wage deal
BusinessLive reports that the SA Municipal Workers’ Union (Samwu) says calls by the National Treasury to urge municipalities to apply for exemption from a multiyear wage agreement will weaken unions’ bargaining position and set a bad precedent. Source: Latest News
Afternoon roundup of labour news on Thursday, 18 June 2020
In our afternoon roundup, see summaries of our selection of South African labour- related stories that appeared thus far on Thursday, 18 June 2020. Source: Latest News
Dali Mpofu accuses state of sending children into ‘raging fire’ amid Covid-19
BL Premium reports that Advocate Dali Mpofu, representing Mmusi Maimane and the One SA Movement in the first major legal challenge to the reopening of schools, has accused the state of sending children into a “raging fire” by asking them to return to classrooms as Covid-19 infections soar. Source: Latest...
SA Express salvation may not be possible, unclear if there will be residue for payment of employee claims
Business Report writes that the liquidators of SA Express have warned that they might not be able to save the regional airline and the practical option would be to sell it. Source: Latest News
DA to pursue personal care services court case despite Covid-19 lockdown ban being lifted
The Citizen reports that the Democratic Alliance (DA) will continue to pursue its court case on the now-lifted personal care services lockdown ban until the applicable regulations are published. Source: Latest News
Rubbish piles up in George as workers continue to strike over Covid-19 compensation
The Citizen reports that refuse collection and sewage-related services in George in the Western Cape have been badly affected as essential municipal workers continue to strike over Covid-19 related compensation. Source: Latest News
With over 2,000 positive infections nationwide, fear about Covid-19 grips healthcare staff
The Star reports that medical facilities around the country have been hit by the coronavirus pandemic with over 2,000 healthcare workers reported to have tested positive for the Covid-19 virus. Source: Latest News
Some 600 possible job cuts on the cards at SABC
News24 reports that the SA Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) has issued a notice of possible redundancies that could affect some 600 employees. Source: Latest News
Eastern Cape health department turns Mthatha convent into quarantine site as fifth nun dies after contracting Covid-19
News24 reports that another elderly nun has died after contracting Covid-19 at the Congregation of the Precious Blood Sisters convent in Mthatha, bringing the death toll to five in a space of nine days. Source: Latest News