The number of worker strikes dropped to 83 in 2023

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GUEST – Sydney Moshoaliba - CWAO Education Officer

Labour action continued to decrease in 2023, with 83 worker strikes reported last year, according to the Casual Workers Advice Office (CWAO).

The number reported is nearly half that seen in 2018, where 165 different strikes were recorded, and a smaller drop from the 86 strikes in 2022.
7 May 2024 7PM English South Africa Business News · Investing

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