UASA’s Labour legislation workshop
UASA is currently hosting a three day labour legislation workshop at our head offices in Florida.
Moody’s slashing of SA growth forecast does not bode well for March’s credit rating review
Moody’s Investors Service’s slashing of its growth forecast for South Africa is sad news indeed and does not bode well for its March credit rating review of the country.
Riefdah Ajam appointed as FEDUSA General Secretary
UASA would like to congratulate Ms. Riefdah Ajam on being appointed as the General Secretary of FEDUSA.
Yet another Ramaphoria showcase of promises
Pres. Cyril Ramaphosa’s 2020 SONA address was full of promises but unfortunately very little tangible content.
UASA’s National Executive Committee Meeting
UASA today held its first National Executive Committee Meeting for the year 2020 at our Head Offices in Florida.
Anglo Gold Ashanti’s workers not left out in the cold
UASA is sad to see Anglo Gold Ashanti sell off its last South African assets to Harmony Gold but we are pleased that no jobs will be lost.
SONA 2020: We need more from Cyril than a future-focused feel-good mood
President Cyril Ramaphosa’s past State of the Nation (SONA) addresses have created a positive and future-focused mood, but unfortunately the promises have often not translated into reality.
Unchanged employment rate is of no use to the masses of the currently unemployed
Stats SA’s announcement today that the official unemployment rate remained unchanged (29,1%) in Q4 of 2019 compared to the Q3 of 2019 is good news,
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UASA now also looks after gig workers
Gig working has not only changed how companies hire staff and how individuals plan their careers, but gig workers soon came to realise that a certain level of knowledge is required to stay informed of their rights and to prevent being taken...
UASA bids farewell to Pierre Bezuidenhout
UASA is saddened to say goodbye to Mr. Pierre Bezuidenhout, our sector manager in the metal engineering sector.
Mining not yet a sunset industry
Mining is getting the attention it needs and is not a sunset industry like many seem to believe.
UASA mourns its member
UASA is saddened by the passing of Mr. David John Shorthouse, former UASA FTUR at Sibanye Khuseleka and Thembalani Shafts.
DBSA funds not meant to rescue failed SOE’s
UASA is disappointed that SAA’s business rescue process had led to yet more money being thrown into the proven black hole the airline has become.
Annual NEDLAC Organized Labour School
UASA though FEDUSA our Federation is currently taking part in the NEDLAC organized labour school.
Mineworkers were safer last year due to continued efforts to eradicate fatalities, injuries and diseases
The Mine Health and Safety Statistics that were released by the Department of Minerals and Energy today are pleasing for several reasons:
Labour court victory: UASA vs Impala Platinum
UASA is pleased that a Labour Court victory was obtained against Impala Platinum’s (Implats) unlawful reduction of workers’ leave days after the workers were forced to stay at home during the violent five months long AMCU strike at Marikana in 2014.
Eskom carries the blame for mining, retail retrenchments
UASA is deeply saddened with the recent announcements of possible retrenchments from Merafe Resources/Glencore Alloys’ Rustenburg smelter and at Samancor.
