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Roundup of labour news on 11 April 2016
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In our Monday roundup, see summaries
of our selection of South African labour-
related stories that have appeared since
midday on Friday, 8 April 2016.
Deal brokered by Des van Rooyen gives hope of end to Mogalakwena strike
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The New Age reports that an agreement brokered by Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Minister, Des van Rooyen, between striking workers and the Mogalakwena municipality mayor, Parks Sebatjane in Mokopane has given hope for the resumption of normal activities.
Samwu wants ‘sober-minded’ proposals from Rand Water in upcoming wage talks
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Business Report writes that the SA Municipal Workers’ Union (Samwu) has warned that Rand Water should table “sober minded” increase proposals as it prepares for salary negotiations with the utility that will start on Thursday.
Sanral denies Cosatu’s claim of toll plaza job losses due to introduction of e-tolling
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The New Age reports that the SA National Roads Agency (Sanral) has denied claims made by labour federation Cosatu that the e-tolling system would result in job losses for people working in toll plazas.
While Pikitup strike is over, negotiations continue
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TimesLive reports that the five-week long Pikitup strike is over and the workers were due to be back on the job on Monday. The waste management company, the City of Johannesburg and the SA Municipal Workers' Union (Samwu) reached an agreement at the weekend.