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Ineffective wage negotiations mean the police will go on strike from today!
In the latest ironic case of strike action, police across the country will be out of action today due to a strike called by the Police and Prisons Civil Rights Union or POPCRU as management still hasn't implemented a Safety and Security Sectoral Bargaining Council agreement from 2011. With 42,000 members of the police force expected to march, members of the public have been told not to panic as contingency plans have been set in place. Here's how to prevent a similar strike in your workplace by making sure your wage negotiations are effective...... ››› more
[29 May 2013]

As union turf wars heat up, Lonmin's already met two of the three factors to hold a protected strike...
The Marikana strikes aren't just a thing of the past - they could be a future event too. That's because Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union (AMCU) president Joseph Mathunjwa has said that a protected strike at the Lonmin Marikana mine is a possibility as talks about majority union recognition have deadlocked thanks to unsuccessful talks at the CCMA. As a result of this AMCU only needs to meet one more requirement to hold a protected strike...... ››› more
[28 May 2013]

Follow THIS step to simplify your emergency preparedness response plan, with bomb threats on the rise across the globe...
There's a reason there are so many security checks before passengers are allowed to board aeroplanes. As you're in a confined space, any hazard that poses a health and safety risk will most likely affect all the passengers and the crew. That's why the Pakistan International Airlines flight from Lahore to Manchester airport with 347 passengers on board was diverted to Stansted last week when two claimed to have a bomb on board. Here's what to do if there's a similar bomb threat in your workplace...... ››› more
[27 May 2013]

I have a headache - does anyone have a Disprin for me?
How often have you been asked for a Disprin or Panado? Everyone gets a headache at some point at work. And without a second thought, you reach for the box in your drawer and hand them a pill. But as a health and safety professional, have you ever stopped to consider the possibility that you could be handing that person a death sentence? The question is: 'Are you legally allowed to give your employees a headache tablet?' Let's find out...... ››› more
[23 May 2013]

Do your research beforehand to make sure your wage negotiations go smoothly
South Africa may be known as the strike capital of the world, as FSP Business reports, but that doesn't mean it's the only country affected by strike action. A fast food workers strike that started in New York has spread across the US. The reason for the strike? Much the same as when South African workers strike - the difference between the fast food CEOs' pay and their own minimum-wage, no-benefit jobs. Here's how to ensure wage negotiations go smoothly if you're facing a similar situation in your business...... ››› more
[21 May 2013]

How many first aiders are trained and accredited in your workplace?
Did you know five times as many working days were lost due to workplace accidents than to strikes? And in South Africa, where strikes happen quite often that's really saying something! Safety in the workplace goes beyond buying a first aid kit and assuming your workers will know what to do. Here're four ways to manage first aid so your business won't fall below the national average.... ››› more
[17 May 2013]

Telkom should learn THIS secret of wage negotiation to prevent a strike!
A wage dispute at Telkom that's raged for weeks has just been referred to the CCMA. If it's not resolved, the unions at Telkom say this could result in a strike. Here's the best way to handle wage negotiations so that they don't lead to strike action...... ››› more
[16 May 2013]

What if your workers DON'T return to work after the strike's called off?
The wildcat strike at Lonmin's Marikana mine in the North West has been called off, with the striking workers agreeing to return to work this morning. Unfortunately, when the recent bus driver strike was called off by unions earlier this week, the workers didn't return to work immediately as the messaged hadn't been passed on that the strike was over. Here's what to do if your workers continue to stay away from work once a strike's been called off...... ››› more
[16 May 2013]

Revealed: Your legal rights when dealing with trade unions
Union rivalry is on the centre stage at Lonmin's Marikana platinum mine as the wild cat strike enters a second day. According to media reports, both rival unions the Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union (AMCU) and the National Union of Mineworkers (Num) are standing their ground as they butt heads over who has the majority status at the mine. As this happens, 13 of the mines' shafts aren't operational. Read on to discover how to legally deal with trade unions effectively to prevent disruptions like these in your company.... ››› more
[15 May 2013]

Revealed: The only way to keep your workers safe if there's a threat of violent strike action in the area
Just a few weeks ago, Lonmin Platinum Mine was praised for its worker safety by the Chamber of Mines. Now in a burst of irony, there are fears that Lonmin's workers' safety is at huge risk as the workers embark on the second day of al illegal wildcat strike. Here's how to keep your workers safe is there's a threat of violence in the area...... ››› more
[15 May 2013]

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