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SAMWU mourns the loss of NUMSA president

SAMWU mourns the loss of NUMSA president and vows to continue his struggle

SAMWU PRESS STATEMENT
01 September 2010

SAMWU mourns the loss of comrade and revolutionary leader Mthuthuzeli Tom, former president of the National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (NUMSA).

SAMWU as the Largest Local Government Union on behalf of its entire membership mourns this tragic loss. The untimely passing away of comrade Mthuthuzeli Tom comes at a time when workers are facing so many challenges and attacks, especially in their pursuit of socialism.

SAMWU PRESS STATEMENT
30th August 2010

The SAMWU Tshwane Branch has been disturbed by the brutal and barbaric murder of our member, Cde Nchimane “Chicks” Mogale. Cde Chicks died in service, in a racially inspired killing, with his boots on, trying to protect the community.

This gruesome act is a constant reminder for the people of Tshwane that racial hatred still exists in our society to this day. There are still those that undermine the law, just because of the colour of the law enforcer.

Water crisis this Monday!

SAMWU PRESS STATEMENT
27th August 2010

This Monday South Africa will for the very first time experience a serious water crisis, following the unresolved wage negotiations dispute in the water sector.

The South African Municipal Workers union which is the largest trade union in the sector and the National health and Allied Workers Union will bring members to the streets as from the 30th August 2010 in all the water boards in the country.

SAMWU PRESS STATEMENT
26th August 2010

SAMWU in the North West Province pledges support and solidarity to the public sector workers who are currently on strike. SAMWU members in the Province will be picketing in front of Municipalities in the Province on Tuesday 31st August 2010 and Wednesday 1st September 2010 for one hour.

Should there be no resolve by Wednesday afternoon all SAMWU members throughout the NW province will shutdown services on Thursday the 2nd September 2010 in support of our fellow comrades, mothers, brothers, sisters and friends who have embarked on this noble action, to better working and living conditions.

SAMWU and community of Musina to protest SAMWU PRESS STATEMENT 25th August 2010 The South African Municipal Workers Union and the community of Musina will protest on the 26th August 2010 in Musina at 14h00-16h30. The purpose of the march is to hand over a memorandum to the Musina Executive Mayor; with regards to corruption and the redeployment of the Municipal Manager and the Hospital CEO.
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SAMWU EC to join Public Sector strike!

SAMWU PRESS STATEMENT
25th August 2010

The Largest local Government Union in the Eastern Cape has today confirmed that it would be pledging its solidarity with Public Sector workers and their legitimate demands. SAMWU in the EC will begin mobilizing its 16 000 workers in the province, to embark on solidarity protest action with the Public Sector workers.

SAMWU members in the Eastern Cape will embark on solidarity protest actions as soon as next week Monday. There will be a total shutdown of Municipal Services in the Province.

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