This news aggregator site highlights South African labour news from a wide range of internet and print sources. Each posting has a synopsis of the source article, together with a link or reference to the original. Postings cover the range of labour related matters from industrial relations to generalist human resources.IOL News reports that KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) Health MEC Nomagugu Simelane has reiterated the role of trade unions in advocating for workers’ rights and the need for structured processes in handling grievances. This after the MK Labour Desk went to Inkosi Albert Luthuli Central Hospital (IALCH) in Durban last week, demanding answers on a range of issues.
Simelane pointed out that unions dealt with issues and grievances. “The issue of workers and the suffering and unhappiness of workers is governed by the South African law, which is governed by the Labour Relations Act, and the Labour Relations Act deals with unions and representatives,” Simelane indicated. Noting that those who went to IALCH to protest were members of a political party, she pointed out: “Some of them are represented in parliament, and represented in the legislature. That’s where they need to raise their concerns. No political party should block the gate and block people.” She reported that to mediate the situation, the head of the department was expected to meet employees and unions at IALCH on Friday. Simelane also provided clarity on the legal obligations surrounding oversight functions, which suggested a structured approach to hospital visits by members of parliament. During the protest, Mlungisi Zondi of the National MK Labour Desk raised concerns about the treatment of IALCH employees. Last Sunday, the health department described the party's claims as a smear campaign.
- Read the full original of the report in the above regard by Thobeka Ngema at IOL News
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