The Importance of Collective Bargaining

NEW SEIFSA BOARD READY TO FACE CHALLENGING YEAR

Johannesburg, 8 October 2026 — Elias Monage, the newly elected President of the Steel and Engineering Industries Federation of Southern Africa (SEIFSA), called on the organistion to be an authoritative voice for industry, especially as a new wage agreement will need to be negotiated in 2027, when the current ones expires. He told the SEIFSA…

SEIFSA Industry Updates and Events October 2026

NAVIGATING THE STORM: WHY CENTRALISED COLLECTIVE BARGAINING IS WORTH SAVING IN 2027

Collective bargaining does not take place in a vacuum; it is woven into the very fabric of our broader socio-economic reality. As we prepare for the 2027 Main Agreement Wage Negotiations, we must confront a sobering truth: South Africa’s manufacturing sector is sliding deeper into crisis. Industrial operations are currently buckling under severe policy uncertainty,…

Don’t miss the next TESD webinar: Navigating the Future of Temporary Employment Services – 22 July 9:00 – 11:00

We are pleased to invite you to our upcoming TESD Webinar, where we will share valuable insights and practical takeaways from the recent APSO Conference, together with key industry trends and strategies that can help strengthen and grow your business. Whether you are looking to stay ahead of industry developments, improve your pricing strategy, or…