Unions essential to working class in a capitalist society: Capitalism’s aim is to maximise profit, even when it is exploitative, so unions have a crucial role but must ensure their slates are clean
There is an open hostility towards organised labour among South Africa’s political leadership and the professional class. It is not uncommon for striking workers to be branded as unreasonably disruptive, self-serving and ungrateful.
From a certain viewpoint, this hostility is understandable, although ultimately narrow-minded.Subscribe to the M&G today for just R30 for the first three months* to gain access to this story and all our best journalism, subscriber-only newsletters, events and a weekly cryptic crossword.”
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Unions essential to working class in a capitalist societyUnions essential to working class in a capitalist society - Capitalism’s aim is to maximise profit, even when it is exploitative, so unions have a crucial role but must ensure their slates are clean
Read more »
Sponsored Content: ‘Engineering Work’ is catching companies sleepingYour engineering work is not the government's ‘Engineering Work’ – Register before you get a rude awakening.
Read more »
When AI becomes harmful to humansThe dark side of artificial intelligence in the spotlight at the globalaisummit. GlobalAISummit AI ArtificialIntelligence
Read more »
MANDY WIENER: With great power comes great responsibility for the mediaIt is essential that we protect our freedom as the media and that means we have to act responsibly, writes Mandy Wiener.
Read more »
Tiger Brands: bad luck or bad management?Tiger’s shares are under fire again after the group recalled Purity Essentials baby talc that contained traces of asbestos
Read more »
Union 'disappointed' with SA Express liquidation as DPE blames corruption, Covid-19 | The CitizenSA Express grounded for good - Unions blame government, Department of Public Enterprises blames state capture and corruption.
Read more »