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COSATU calls for renewal of global solidarity movement for democracy in Eswatini on 52nd anniversary of draconian 1973 Kings decree

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Eswatini / South Africa COSATU calls for renewal of global solidarity movement for democracy in Eswatini on 52nd anniversary of draconian 1973 Kings decree [COSATU] 11-04-2025

Eswatini ITF demands justice for Sticks Nkambule and the workers of Eswatini [ITF] 30-12-2024

Eswatini Teachers launch the Go Public! Fund Education campaign despite intimidation [EI] 04-12-2024

Eswatini Strengthening democracy and accountability in ttrade union movement [TUCOSWA] 08-08-2024

Eswatini Standard Bank Eswatini strike to continue, SUFIAW secretary general Jabu Shiba says financial institution not willing to negotiate [The Swaziland News] 26-07-2024

Eswatini / Global Education International Launches Petition in Support of Swaziland National Association of Teachers [Education International]  ActNOW!  19-07-2024

Eswatini Solidarity for labour and human rights in Eswatini [BWI] 23-10-2023

Eswatini ITUC-Africa Protests Against the Dissolution of Parliament and the Call for New Elections Without Resolving the People’s Will for Democracy [ITUC Africa] 28-08-2023

Eswatini Crackdown on workers’ rights in Eswatini demands urgent international intervention [ITF] 05-07-2023

Eswatini Authorities must stop using the courts to intimidate and harass union leaders [Amnesty International] 20-06-2023


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'We won't allow violation of worker's rights, defiance of parliament and court orders,' Nhlambeni MP tells chief fire officer who refused to pay firefighters R17million overtime allowances 2025-04-14 [The Swaziland News]

South Africa COSATU calls for renewal of global solidarity movement for democracy in Eswatini on 52nd anniversary of draconian 1973 Kings decree 2025-04-11 [COSATU]

'I won't release R17million overtime allowances for firefighters,' Chief Fire Officer (CFO) Luke Lushaba tells parliament public accounts committee 2025-04-11 [The Swaziland News]

Provident fund now electronically reporting employers to workers for failing to remit deducted contributions, ATUSWA secretary general Wander Mkhonza applauds new application sending SMS 2025-03-26 [The Swaziland News]

King Mswati says introducing Lutsango holiday demonstrates Eswatini's commitment to gender equality and women's empowerment 2025-03-09 [The Swaziland News]

Crooks Planttion Workers Union branch secretary Kwazi Sihlongonyane faces dismissal for reporting company to CMACamid unresolved salary increase negotiations, runs to indistrial court 2025-02-25 [The Swaziland News]

SNAT warns of grim reality 2025-02-06 [Times of Swaziland]

Revealed: Electricity company to collect more than R1 billion from emaswati's pockets to sustain King's lavish lifestyle subsequent to over 14 percent increase; Spokesperson Khaya Mavuso avoids questions as TUCOSWA calls for nationwide protests 2025-02-06 [The Swaziland News]

Opinion: Jobs must be created for emaSwati as a Christmas gift, award all civil servants including security officers a salary increment 2024-12-30 [The Swaziland News]

ITF demands justice for Sticks Nkambule and the workers of Eswatini 2024-12-30 [ITF]

Textile workers earning mere R3000.00 monthly allegedly defrauded by company directors in alleged unlawful pay as you earn (PAYE) deducions 2024-12-08 [The Swaziland News]

Teachers launch the Go Public! Fund Education campaign despite intimidation 2024-12-04 [EI]

Lecturers union accuses government of being behind UNESWA payment delay 2024-11-21 [The Swaziland News]

TUCOSWA: Reverse water, electricity tariffs hike 2024-11-07 [Times of Swaziland]

Eswatini main and largest political party PUDEMO calls for more support for University of Eswatini (UNESWA) workers as protest continues amid financial challenges 2024-11-07 [The Swaziland News]

Revealed: Luke lashubaopposed conversion of fire department into a security force while serving as a trade union leader, now implementing decision being appointed chief fire officer 2024-11-01 [The Swaziland News]

Education crisis: Universirty of Eswatini (UNESWA) staff told to work from home as water Services terminates supply for outstanding payments 2024-10-20 [The Swaziland News]

Eswatini COSATU condemns the poisoning of PUDEMO president Mlungisi Makhanya 2024-10-09 [COSATU]

Media union takes on Swazi TV chief executive officer Mlamuli Dlamini over intensifying moves to dismiss workers who reported him to information minister Savannah Myziah for alleged corruption 2024-10-08 [The Swaziland News]

SNAT leaders express excitement after King Mswati visited the trade union's trade fair stand 2024-09-02 [The Swaziland News]

Ubombo Sugar Limited to stop remitting worker's subscriptions to SAPWU amid infighting within trade union, court orders matter to be removed from the roll pending announcemnt of legitimate leadership 2024-08-29 [The Swaziland News]

Companies move payment of salaries to their First National Bank (FNB) Eswatiniaccouts and other banks as strike action grounds operations at Standard Bank 2024-08-26 [The Swaziland News]

Eswatini Labour Minister Phila Buthelezi establishes task team to investigate workers rights violation as per the international labour organization directive 2024-08-14 [The Swaziland News]

Standard Bank Eswatini, workers union sign 5.6% cost of living adjustment (COLA), memorandum of agreement to end strike action 2024-08-09 [The Swaziland News]

  JOB   Strengthening democracy and accountability in ttrade union movement 2024-08-08 [TUCOSWA]

Eswatini NEHAWU statement on bilateral meeting with National Public Services and Allied Workers Union 2024-08-07 [COSATU]

Striking Standard Bank Eswatini workers reject 5.5% in demand for 6%, accuse Chief Executive Mvuselelo Fakudze of bullying by imposing conditions 2024-08-01 [The Swaziland News]

Standard Bank Eswatini strike to continue, SUFIAW secretary general Jabu Shiba says financial institution not willing to negotiate 2024-07-26 [The Swaziland News]

Standard Bank Eswatini workers to go on strike Tuesday over salary increment 2024-07-24 [The Swaziland News]

Industrial court judge dismisses SAPWU urgent application, saysTambuti Estate cannot be force to pay subscriptionsamid confusion and infighting within trade union leadership 2024-07-22 [The Swaziland News]

Global Education International Launches Petition in Support of Swaziland National Association of Teachers  ActNOW!  2024-07-19 [Education International]

South Africa COSATU calls for sanctions against Eswatini for sentencing MPs calling for democracy to 68 years in prison 2024-07-17 [COSATU]

Shoprite Eswatini workers cry for help, says manager demands sick-sheet from Mbabane government amid shortage of drugshospital 2024-07-15 [The Swaziland News]

Ubombo Sugar Limited employees call for suspension of subscriptions as union leaders fail to account for about R5million 2024-07-08 [The Swaziland News]

Ubombo sugar limited managing director Muzi Siyaya places union leaders on garden leave as employees protest, demand their resignation 2024-07-08 [The Swaziland News]

Security guards say they protect assets worth billions but receive 'peanuts' as salaries, union urges Government to pay security services on time. 2024-06-27 [The Swaziland News]

Ubombo sugar workers march to Big Bend police station, urge police to intervene in peaceful removal of their trade union leadership amid refusal to vacate office 2024-06-17 [The Swaziland News]

TUCOSWA secretary general: Persecution of SNAT president, public transport boss Sticks Nkambule landed Eswatini on International Labour Organization special agenda 2024-06-07 [The Swaziland News]

SCAWU secretary-general, Phila Mtsetfwa: Build it-Matsapha-Manzini workers to be employed permanantly, get 9% salary incrementafter strike action 2024-06-04 [The Swaziland News]

Built-it Manzini employing workers on short-term contracts, employees engage on a strike action demanding full-time employment 2024-05-31 [The Swaziland News]

Unfairly dismissed Swaziland United Democratic Front (SUDF) media officer, Abigal Jele demands over R200,000 compensation, instructs ATUSWA general secretary to represent her 2024-05-29 [The Swaziland News]

Denmark-based Swaziland United Democratic Front (SUDF) donor, Global Action denies influencing media officer, Abigal Jele's unfair dismissal, says engagement was based on contract 2024-05-26 [The Swaziland News]

Gabon Gabon and Eswatini listed as Flags of Convenience 2024-05-25 [ITF]

Palestine Eswatini 'Friends of Palastine' representative PUDEMO's Mpandlana Shongwe highlights the plight of workers who are being killed in Gaza during Worker's Day 2024-05-06 [The Swaziland News]

Crooks plantation workers praise Labour Commissioner that ended strike action 2024-04-13 [The Swaziland News]

Tabuti eWorkers want increment negotiations to continue 2024-04-13 [The Swaziland News]

Government withdraws interdict case against reinstated Eswatini teachers union president Mbongwa Dlamini, unionist expected back at work 2024-03-30 [The Swaziland News]

Revealed: King's financial adviser Sthofeni Ginindza's Pick n' Pay forces employees to work unpaid over-time, NDZ labour broker continues to exploit workers 2024-03-26 [The Swaziland News]

Big-Bend Crooks plantation boss evicts unionist Sanele Sihlongonayne from company house for leading workers a in strike action 2024-03-09 [The Swaziland News]

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