Solidarity
Energy
Solidarity says State’s recovery plan is a pipe dream
“The ANC government is the driver who made us all drive off the cliff and now it insists on driving the ambulance as well." - Connie Mulder
News
Solidarity proposes COVID-19 economy recovery plan to government
Solidarity has submitted a comprehensive plan to the South African government to revive the country's economy in the wake of the COVID-19...
Health and safety
Code of good practice for healthy working during COVID-19
Solidarity has submitted a code of good practice for healthy work during the COVID-19 lockdown to President Ramaphosa and several cabinet ministers.
Health and safety
Proposal to Cyril Ramaphosa for a smart lockdown
A lockdown in its current format will cause an economic implosion - considering this Solidarity has made proposals to President Ramaphosa.
Gold
BEE prerequisite for emergency funds: Solidarity takes legal action
Solidarity has lodged a complaint with the SAHRC against government’s plans to make crisis funding for SMMEs subject to black economic empowerment (BEE).
Gold
Mining, Minerals Development Board should cease to exist says Solidarity
The proposed amendment to the MPRDA Regulations enter trade unions’ and mining companies’ territory unnecessarily says Solidarity.
Coal
Deadline for Eskom looms
Last week Solidarity issued a letter of demand to Eskom insisting it withdraw the unfair dismissal of Johan Dempers, a project manager by 29 October 2019.
Gold
Fourth Industrial Revolution not the biggest culprit causing job losses
Solidarity has stated that the large-scale job losses in South Africa cannot be mainly attributed to the Fourth Industrial Revolution.
Gold
Solidarity seeks amendment of affirmative action legislation
Solidarity has asked the Labour Court to oblige government to implement the recommendations of a report on equality released by the SAHRC.
Gold
Police task team fights illegal mining in the Free State
A special South African Police Service, or SAPS, task team has been appointed to tackle gang violence and illegal mining in the Free State.
