Strike at the National Lotteries Commission (NLC) Head Office
Members of the Trade Union NUPSAW are in the midst of a full-blown strike at the Head Office of the National Lotteries Commission (previously known as the Lottery Board) in Pretoria. The strike is the result of a salary dispute between Labour, namely NUPSAW and NEHAWU and the Employer. TheContinue Reading
Second Life Esidimeni tragedy awaits at Sarah Fox c.c hospital in the Western Cape
The National Union of Public Service and Allied Workers (NUPSAW), with the majority members at Sarah Fox Children’s Convalescent Hospital, is in the process of lodging a formal dispute with the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA), alternatively to also consider applying for an urgent court interdict against theContinue Reading
Second Life Esidimeni Tragedy awaits at Sarah Fox C.C Hospital in the Western Cape
The National Union of Public Service and Allied Workers (NUPSAW), with the majority members at Sarah Fox Children’s Convalescent Hospital, is in the process of lodging a formal dispute with the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA), alternatively to also consider applying for an urgent court interdict against theContinue Reading
Celebrate our Heroes on World Ranger Day 2018
The National Union of Public Service and Allied workers (NUPSAW) calls upon all South Africans to celebrate the World Ranger day on July 31st.In celebrating this remarkable day, NUPSAW pays respect to those ranges who dedicated their lives in protecting our heritage. Many rangers were injured and others succumbed toContinue Reading
Workers will now be free from labour brokers slavery
NUPSAW would like to congratulate its sister union and SAFTU affiliate NUMSA on its victory against labour brokers in the Constitutional court. The exploitation of workers by Labor brokers seem to be reaching extinction. This follows a ruling by the Constitutional Court on the interpretation of section 198A (3)(b) ofContinue Reading
One Rhino One Ranger stop the poaching of field rangers
“What has Government done to curb the poaching of our field rangers?” asks Solly Malema, national organiser of the trade union NUPSAW. This statement follows on the recent killing of the 34-year old field ranger Respect Mathlaba, during a shoot-out between rangers and suspected rhino poachers at the Crocodile BridgeContinue Reading
NUPSAW rejects signing the public service salary agreement
NUPSAW will not sign the Public Service salary agreement in its current form as it discriminates our level 8-12 members against the rest of the members, especially in subsequent years. This position was adopted by the Independent Labour Caucus (ILC) and we believe it was the right decision. In theContinue Reading
NUPSAW rejects employer-initiated retrenchments in public service
The Trade Union NUPSAW rejects any initiative aimed at destroying jobs in the Public Service with the contempt it deserves, irrespective of COSATU and FEDUSA support for the initiative – especially at this stage where everybody complains about the high unemployment rate and the President talks about creating jobs toContinue Reading
Listerosis at Polokwane Enterprise Foods
The National Union of Public Service and Allied Workers [NUPSAW] met with its members at Enterprise Foods (Pty) Ltd (a division of Tiger Brands) in Polokwane this afternoon due to concerns over the link of the infection of Listeriosis on processed cold meat and other refrigerated food products. The unionContinue Reading
Settlement Agreement Reached Between Trade Union NUPSAW and DIS-CHEM Pharmacies
A dispute between the National Union of Public Service and Allied Workers (NUPSAW) and DIS-CHEM Pharmacies was referred to the CCMA in December 2017 for conciliation to try and resolve a dispute regarding the granting of organisational rights to the Union. NUPSAW represents its members who are employees of DIS-CHEM.Continue Reading