THE Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union (Amcu) would take two to three weeks to get a mandate from its members on signing the peace framework in the mining industry, Amcu treasurer Jimmy Gama said yesterday. The pact, which aims to end violence and illegal strikes...
Discussion about the labour relations amendment bill and the contentious issues that it is currently undergoing. (Int:) Chris Jacobs - Conflict Resolution Expert: OIM Mentions: Mildred Oliphant - Minister: Labour Relations, Democratic Alliance, ANC, Mail & Guardian...
Mildred Oliphant recently appealed to business and labour to conduct wage negotiation in a peaceful manner as “strike season” looms. Many companies in mining and manufacturing are traditionally set to conduct collective wage negotiations during the second half of the year, starting in June. Oliphant...
Government leaders, led by Deputy President Kgalema Motlenath, today met with mining houses and trade unions in Pretoria to discuss and sign a framework agreement for the mining sector. (Int:) Hein Kruger - Investment Strategist: Kruger International (Int:) Chris Jacobs - Director: OIM International Mention:...
South Africa today again missed out on another opportunity to send out the right signals about labour peace and stability and creating an investor-friendly climate. This happened when government MPs, in the portfolio committee on labour, voted against a clause in the proposed Labour Relations...
“South Africa’s labour relations is at a defining moment in our country’s history. Over the past few years, unprotected strike action has escalated into an uncontrolled, violent and unlawful landscape, led by a mob mentality in the absence of formal and recognised leaders. This is...
Last week wage discussions in the gold industry took an interesting turn with the Chamber referring the matter to the CCMA with regards to the trade union, AMCU, and thereby placing the negotiations on a different level with mediators stepping in to break the impasse...
Recent results published by Statistics SA in June show manufacturing production rose by 7% year-on-year in April, from a 2.2% year-on-year decline in March. While this is positive news, South African production capacity in the mining and manufacturing sectors is being compromised by outdated processes...
Government is set on allowing strikes to take place without a ballot. Mentions: COSATU, Labour Relations Amendment Bill, Parliament's Labour Committee (Int:) Chris Jacobs - Labour Expert: OIM...
The South African financial sector is facing an efficiency problem, often caused by outdated processes and technology, ineffective workforce management and segmented client service offerings. This means that administrative output is not functioning as optimally as it could, which impacts on a business’s overall performance. This...
South Africa's labour relations is at a defining moment in our country's history. Over the past few years, unprotected strike action has escalated into an uncontrolled, violent and unlawful landscape, led by a mob mentality in the absence of formal and recognised leaders. This is the...
South Africa's labour relations is at a defining moment in our country's history. Over the past few years, unprotected strike action has escalated into an uncontrolled, violent and unlawful landscape, led by a mob mentality in the absence of formal and recognised leaders. This is the...
