UASA is a membership driven organisation meaning its policy and direction is moulded and driven by the members. Members are enthusiastic and committed trade unionists who organise fellow workers to deal with workplace challenges collectively.
Day in, day out, they give freely of their time and energy to supporting their colleagues at work and building UASA at grass roots level.
UASA urges South Africans to get vaccinated to prevent a bigger crisis
UASA is deeply concerned about the continued devastating effect of Covid-19 on the lives of South Africans and our members and the harsh effect that a third wave will have on the death toll and the economy.
UASA urges Denel to engage with state departments to help solve financial crisis
UASA and FEDUSA urged the Department of Public Enterprises to engage Treasury and other state entities such as the Department of Trade, ndustry and Competition and Department of Defence to find financial assistance for state-owned enterprise Denel, given...
UASA is saddened with the passing of Richard Plaatjies
UASA is saddened by the passing of one of our National Executive Committee (NEC) member, Richard Plaatjies, who passed away yesterday.
Lower fuel prices will help keep the poor warm during the cold season
The fuel price decrease coming into effect at midnight will bring relief for workers who fell victim to the steep fuel price hikes of the past 4 months.
Every day is Workers’ Day at UASA; tribute to the labour force
Workers’ Day, celebrated on 1 May, is most commonly a commemoration of labour movement achievements. At UASA every day is Workers’ Day and it is our duty as a labour union to put our members first and to assist them in dealing with...
Urgent intervention needed to stem the surge of liquidations and save jobs
South Africa needs urgent intervention to stem the surge of liquidations of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). With liquidations having increased 49% year-on-year, as announced by Stats SA this week, Covid-19’s effect on SMEs is becoming...
UASA urges Mango to present an urgent solution to its financial woes to prevent more job losses
The Airports Company of South Africa’s (ACSA) temporary banning of low-cost airline Mango from using the airports under its management yesterday, is reason for concern.
Government’s ill-considered CCMA budget cut taking a nasty toll on dispute resolution
The financial crisis at the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) since government announced a budget cut of R600 million over three years is affecting the turnaround time of cases involving UASA members and South Africans...
UASA achieves victory for member in pension fund dispute against Reshebile Aviation and Protection Services
UASA is pleased that victory was obtained in a compliant laid by our member against employer, Reshebile Aviation and Protection Services at the office of the Pension Funds Adjudicator in November 2020.
UASA demands Denel reconsiders proposed policy to reduce workers’ retrenchment benefit
Policy changes regarding workers’ rights should not happen to the detriment of our members and other workers employed at state-owned weapon manufacturer Denel and UASA demanded that the company first reconsider the proposed changes to its...
UASA urges voters to make their voice heard in the October local government elections
On Wednesday, 27 October 2021, South Africans will go to the polls to vote in the local government elections to elect leadership and public representatives at metropolitan, district and local...
Climate change threats on South Africa water resources: Issues in water
Ahead of International Earth Day tomorrow, UASA representatives took part in a two-day workshop on climate change policy this week.
UASA will fight Denel proposals tooth and nail; will push relentlessly for workers’ rights
UASA is bitterly disappointed by state-owned weapon manufacturer Denel’s policy change proposals concerning the benefits paid out to employees under certain circumstances.
UASA is saddened with the passing of our member at South Deep Gold Mine
UASA extends its heartfelt condolences to the family and colleagues of one of our members at South Deep Gold Mine who lost his life underground earlier today.
UASA welcomes Ms. Twane Roux at UASA Florida Service Centre
UASA is proud to announce the appointment of Ms. Twane Roux as Marketing and Corporate Identity Officer at our Florida service centre.
Abigail Moyo appointed as UASA Public Relations and Research Officer
UASA is proud to announce the appointment of Ms. Abigail Moyo as our Public Relations and Research Officer at our Head Office in Florida.
Over R17/ℓ for fuel will leave workers reeling as the extra cost will be passed on by retailers and transport industry
The fuel levy hikes and price increases will push the petrol price over R17/ℓ as from midnight.
Alcohol sales ban will lessen pressure on health system over Easter
UASA welcomes the call by Pres. Cyril Ramaphosa to keep South Africa under alert lockdown level 1 during Easter, 2 – 5 April 2021. We also welcome the adjustments that have been put in place to make sure that the country remains cautious and the...
Slight employment increase brings hope but we need action from the top to get people working
The slight increase of 0,8% (76 000) in employment numbers is good news but there is still reason for concern as total employment decreased by 594 000 or (-5,8%) year-on-year between December 2019 and December 2020 with construction and...
UASA welcomes interest rate decision
UASA welcomes the decision by the South African Reserve Bank's (SARB) Monetary Policy Committee's (MPC) to keep the repo rate unchanged at 3.5%, despite our hope for a rate cut as it would put more disposable income in South Africans' pockets.
