Assessing US disinvestment
Between 1986 and 1988, some 134 US firms disinvested from SA. But anti-apartheid activists and trade unionists are highly critical …
Issue
Assessment of Mining Charter
The Mining Charter can be used to regulate and empower historically disadvantaged South Africans, but there are problems with mining …
At home in the union
Petros Mashisi, President of the South African Municipal Workers Union (SAMWU) talks to Matthew Ginsburg and William Matlala.
Apprentice training and artisan employment: changing numbers, but maintaining job reservation
Looking closely at the official statistics, Paul Lundall and Zaid Kimmie show the continuing impact of inferior education and racially …
Aristide friend or foe, victim or villain
It is unfortunate that debate around the arrival of former Haitan president Jean-Bertrand Aristide in SA was hijacked in an …
arbitration awards
The following are some of the recent arbitration awards handed down by CCMA commissioners Attachments CCMA arbitration awards_0 (4 …
Armed conflict in Columbia: Excuse to target trade unions
In a climate of political violence in South America’s Columbia, trade unionists have come under sustained attack. Migeul Puerto traces …
Are communities benefitting from mining
The traditional elite-led model of community development in which traditional authorities work with mining companies is often hyped as a …
Arresting health provider’s greed: Samwu takes action
According to the South African Municipal Workers Union (Samwu) health providers are charging excessive amounts, which puts a huge burden …
Are communities benefitting from mining? Bafokeng and Bakgatla cases
The traditional elite-led model of community development in which traditional authorities work with mining companies is often hyped as a …