Political competition underpins Numsa strike:
The Numsa strike is more about the weakening links between certain trade unions and the ruling party than it is about wages and a desire for a 10-12% raise, says Silke. Watch to find out why:
Can trade unions deseat the ruling party?
It's one thing for unions to breakaway from the ANC, says Silke, but quite another thing for that depature to count as votes lost.
If the unions did decide to start their own political party the ANC would lose votes and the financial backing of some unions too. Find out more:
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