New union aims to take on the small bosses
The Combined Small Factory Workers Union (CSFWU), has been establishing a presence in small factories and workshops in the light …
Vol 13 No 4/5 1989
May Day 1988 around the world
May Day is International Workers’ Day. Linda Cooper and Dinga Sikwebu report on celebrations and struggles around the world.
May Day and Botha’s Day
The continuing struggle over public holidays, by Karl von Holdt.
Israeli trade unions – no help for Palestinian workers
The last edition carried articles on Palestine trade unions. In this edition, Marty Rosenbluth looks at the Israeli trade union …
Farmworkers strike
Jabu Matiko reports on one of the first strikes by members of the newly-formed National Union of Farmworkers (NUF).
Deepening the united front, broadening the anti-apartheid alliance
SALB interviews Chris Dlamini, vice-president of COSATU, soon after the federation’s Special Congress in May.
Confrontation shows Salvadorean government is taking stronger action against unions
Trade unionists occupy the Ministry of Labour, demanding an increase in minimum wages and freedom for trade unions. Julia Shipp …
Conflict – in the community and in the factories
In 1985 violence exploded in communities around Durban. Youth fought amabutho. Pondo fough Zulu. Conflict spilled into the factories. COSATU …
Cape employees find reds under beds
Economic Notes: A Labour Research Services report.
Bruised but still kicking – Salvadorean unions
Two years ago a giant new federation of trade unions was formed in El Salvador. Dinga Sikwebu describes the struggles …