A union movement infested by corruption
The ANC culture of 'it's our time to eat' has now infested the trade union movement, writes William Gumede
12 March 2023 - 00:01
Striking health workers at Free State’s Pelonomi Hospital, armed with sjamboks and intimidating fellow employees this week, showed not only a frightening lack of compassion for patients and a lack of respect for the rights of fellow workers, but how South African trade unions have prioritised self-interest over the public good...
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