UASA Media Release: 20 January 2026 Statement by Abigail Moyo, spokesperson of the trade union UASA: Statistics SA announced today that average inflation for 2025 was 3.2%, the lowest in 21 years. This is good news for consumers who have faced many economic challenges. Consumer price inflation (CPI) rose…
UASA Media Release: 20 January 2026 Statement by Abigail Moyo, spokesperson of the trade union UASA: UASA has secured a one-year collective agreement with the Employers’ Organisation for Hairdressing, Cosmetology and Beauty after intensive negotiations in 2025 at the Hairdressing, Cosmetology and Beauty Bargaining Council. The agreement will be…
UASA Media Release: 20 January 2026 Image source: www.timeslive.co.za Statement by Abigail Moyo, spokesperson of the trade union UASA: UASA is deeply saddened by the tragic loss of fourteen school children who died yesterday while travelling to school in the Vaal. Witnesses say the crash happened on a narrow…
UASA Media Release: 13 January 2026 Image source: www.sabcnews.com Statement by Abigail Moyo, spokesperson of the trade union UASA: UASA congratulates the more than 1 million learners who wrote the 2025 National Senior Certificate (NSC) exams. We also acknowledge educators and the Department of Basic Education for their…
UASA Media Release: 06 January 2026 Statement by Abigail Moyo, spokesperson of the trade union UASA: UASA welcomes the positive economic outlook for fuel prices, supported by favourable oil market conditions and a stronger rand at the end of 2025. These factors have resulted in a strong over-recovery, enabling…
UASA Media Release: 30 December 2025 Statement by Abigail Moyo, spokesperson of the trade union UASA: For UASA, 2025 has been a year defined by intensified legal challenges, heavy economic pressures and the ongoing struggle to protect workers against an intensely volatile labour environment. Section 189 Retrenchments, Business…
UASA Media Release: 23 December 2025 Statement by Abigail Moyo, spokesperson of the trade union UASA: The workplace is changing faster than ever. Artificial intelligence and automation are transforming industries, reshaping roles and creating both opportunities and risks for workers, says UASA spokesperson Abigail Moyo. “Jobs are evolving,…
UASA Media Release: 16 December 2025 Statement by Abigail Moyo, spokesperson of the trade union UASA: For UASA and its members in the mining sector, 2025 has been a year marked by economic strain, restructuring within key mining houses and a persistent decline in national job growth. Yet…
UASA Media Release: 11 December 2025 Statement by Abigail Moyo, spokesperson of the trade union UASA: UASA notes the latest Quarterly Employment Statistics (QES) released by StatsSA with caution, which show a slight increase in employment during the third quarter of 2025. Total employment increased by 29,000 jobs…
UASA Media Release: 11 December 2025 Statement by Abigail Moyo, spokesperson of the trade union UASA: UASA welcomes Samancor Chrome’s announcement that it will not proceed with issuing Section 189A notices on 14 January 2026. The company’s decision follows discussions with the government, Eskom, and industry stakeholders after…