BDLive reports that the more generous parental and adoption leave that the African Christian Democratic Party (ACDP) has proposed in a private member’s bill, has been hailed by union federation Cosatu as “correct and progressive”. Source: Latest News
The Star reports that tensions between labour federation Cosatu and the SA Communist Party (SACP) were palpable during a bilateral meeting aimed at addressing their differences and challenges dogging the broader ruling alliance movement. Source: Latest News
Business Report writes that Cosatu on Wednesday accused food companies of exploiting the poor by increasing bread prices at a time when the cost of wheat had come down. Source: Latest News
Business Report writes that labour rights groups have lauded the Labour Court’s judgement which will see many non-unionised workers make their own choice of representation at the Commission for Conciliation Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA). Source: Latest News
Business Report writes that the Chemical Energy Paper Printing Wood and Allied Workers’ Union (Ceppwawu) has been let off the hook by the Labour Department for its dodgy financial administration and failing to meet its lawful obligations. Source: Latest News
Moneyweb reports that three employer organisations and four companies are taking the minister of labour, Mildred Oliphant, and the Metal and Engineering Industries Bargaining Council (MEIBC), to court. Source: Latest News
ANA reports that teacher union Sadtu says it will embark on a provincial march if the education department in Mpumalanga does not cease its plans to cut more than a thousand teacher posts. Source: Latest News
ANA reports that labour federation Cosatu and the SA Communist Party (SACP) on Wednesday urged protesting students to direct their anger towards private companies instead of at the government which they said has made strides in helping poor students. Source: Latest News
GroundUp reports that striking Robertson Winery workers have been without wages for a month, with negotiations with the company still deadlocked. Source: Latest News
Mineweb reports that BHP Billiton chief executive Andrew MacKenzie did not receive a performance bonus for the 2016 financial year, which saw his remuneration plunge to about $2.24 million. Source: Latest News
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