Joomla! site syndication http://www.samwu.org.za 2010-09-07T23:46:29+01:00 http://www.samwu.org.za http://www.samwu.org.za/images/M_images/joomla_rss.png text/html 2010-09-04T06:01:45+01:00 http://www.samwu.org.za http://www.samwu.org.za/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=652&Itemid=93 SAMWU sends solidarity and delegation of activists to SwazilandSAMWU PRESS STATEMENT04 September 2010SAMWU the largest Local Government Union sends its support and solidarity to the Global day of action for democracy in Swaziland. SAMWU will be joining the millions of workers all over the world who have responded to the Swaziland Democracy campaigns (SDC) call, to dedicate the whole of next week, particularly the 7th September to the Swazi people. The Swazi people have been oppressed for far too long, under a tyrannical regime. text/html 2010-09-01T09:35:59+01:00 http://www.samwu.org.za http://www.samwu.org.za/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=651&Itemid=93 SAMWU mourns the loss of NUMSA president and vows to continue his struggleSAMWU PRESS STATEMENT01 September 2010SAMWU 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. text/html 2010-08-31T10:11:34+01:00 http://www.samwu.org.za http://www.samwu.org.za/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=650&Itemid=93 SAMWU Tshwane disturbed by racist killingSAMWU PRESS STATEMENT30th August 2010The 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. text/html 2010-08-27T07:41:42+01:00 http://www.samwu.org.za http://www.samwu.org.za/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=649&Itemid=93 Water crisis this Monday!SAMWU PRESS STATEMENT27th August 2010This 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. text/html 2010-08-26T06:58:22+01:00 http://www.samwu.org.za http://www.samwu.org.za/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=648&Itemid=93 SAMWU NW pledges support for Public Sector StrikeSAMWU PRESS STATEMENT26th August 2010SAMWU 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.