Motorists throughout the country have since last night been flocking to petrol stations to fill up their tanks in anticipation of petrol tanks running dry. An estimated 15 000 workers in the petrochemical and pharmaceutical sectors belonging to the Chemical, Energy, Paper, Printing, Wood and Allied Workers Union (Ceppwawu) have embarked on a protected strike from today. Refinery workers, fuel truck drivers and depot workers are expected to take part in the strike. It is expected to … [Read more...] about What happens when there is no fuel to run business?
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Prolonged strike action threat to job creation (Really?)
As strike action continues to grip the country, experts have warned that job creation could take a major blow. "We need to bear in mind that the economy is recovering from a downward turn and manufacturing hasn't really taken off as it should. The manufacturing sector is highlighted in the IPAP 2 - it is a key industry and we need growth in that sector," Executive Advisor to the CEO of the South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Peggy Drodskie, said. Drodskie cautioned that strike … [Read more...] about Prolonged strike action threat to job creation (Really?)
