Reuters reports that the National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) said on Monday that the union was sticking to its 20% wage increase demand at Anglo American Platinum (Amplats). Source: Latest News
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SABC denies Hlaudi Motoeneng pocketed R11m bonus
eNCA reports that the SA Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) has dismissed as rumours reports that Hlaudi Motsoeneng has received millions in bonuses and a new appointment. Source: Latest News
Self-service at PnP branch raises fears of job losses
City Press reports that the introduction of six self-service checkout counters at a Pick n Pay branch in Observatory, Cape Town, has raised fears of a future nationwide roll-out of the kiosks and thousands of cashiers potentially becoming redundant. Source: Latest News
Numsa, Nactu to collaborate on input to Nedlac and such forums
Fin24 reports that, although expelled from Cosatu, the National Union of Metalworkers of SA (Numsa) will still have an input to forums such as Nedlac where labour is represented by three trade union federations. Source: Latest News
New dads may soon get 10 days’ paid parental leave
City Press reports that fathers are moving closer to getting 10 days’ paid leave to bond with their newborn babies or adopted children. This will be a marked improvement on the three days of family responsibility leave they are currently allowed. Source: Latest News
Acsa plans to create 50,000 jobs in next nine years
Business Report writes that the Airports Company SA (Acsa) says it plans to create 50,000 jobs in the next nine years as part of a new corporate strategy to grow the airport management company. Source: Latest News
Doctors to wear green, orange and red armbands showing length of shifts
TimesLive reports that thousands of doctors will from this week wear armbands to indicate how long a shift they have worked. This, the South African Medical Association (SAMA) says, will put the spotlight on the dangers of making doctors work excessively long hours. Source: Latest News
Pietermaritzburg medic stabbed in the face at vehicle accident scene
News24 reports that a Pietermaritzburg paramedic was stabbed and assaulted while trying to assist the injured at a motor vehicle accident scene on Saturday night. Source: Latest News
Unions and retail motor sector to continue talking wages this week
BDLive reports that unions and employers in the retail motor sector are expected to meet this week to discuss a revised wage offer that could avert a strike at fuel pumps and some vehicle component manufacturers. Source: Latest News
Web links to selected labour news reports posted on 24 & 25 September 2016
Our links page provides references to South African labour news reports we have come across on the Internet on Saturday, 24 September and Sunday, 25 September 2016 Source: Latest News




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