Oscar Mpetha shortly after his release from prison
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Veteran trade unionist, Oscar Mpetha (Seated) shortly after his release from prison.
Matthews, Jimi
Oscar Mpetha shortly after his release from prison
Veteran trade unionist, Oscar Mpetha (Seated) shortly after his release from prison.
Matthews, Jimi
Pandelani Nefholoubodwe. 1986.
Portrait of trade unionist Pandelani Nefolovhodwe in a chair. 1986.
Zieminski, Anna
People fleeing teargas fired during a MAWU meeting. Durban.
Teargas fired by police at curries fountain stadium where the Metal and Allied Workers Union (MAWU) AGM was held on 15 November 1986.
Mayet, Rafs
Police seige of COSATU headquarters
Police lay siege to the headquarters of the Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) in central Johannesburg. Police claimed they were searching for 3 ANC members allegedly hiding in the building. The building and the surrounding area were sealed off for over 6 hours and the press denied access under emergency regulations. Johannesburg 22 April 1987. Photographer at the time did not want credit for this photograph probably for protection.
Miller, Eric
Rod Crompton addresses members of CWIU
Members of Chemical Workers Industrial Union (CWIU) employed at mobile depots throughout SA met in Durban to discuss 'the company's disinvestment' from SA and strategies against it. Organiser Rod Crompton addresses the meeting.
Mayet, Rafs
Speaker addressing a meeting on May Day
Speaker addressing a meeting on May Day in 1985
Weinberg, Paul
Strike meeting during dispute between SAPREF (B.P. and Shell) and the CWIU
A white Chemical Workers Industrial Union (CWIU) member makes a point at strike meeting during a dispute between SAPREF (BP and Shell) refineries and CWIU. One of the workers demands were assistance with their children's education. Clairwood COSATU Hall. Durban.
Nunn, Cedric
Striking railway workers sign back on to work in Johannesburg
Striking railways workers sign back on to work after the end of the biggest (about 18000 workers), and longest (3 months) strike in the history of South African public service. The victory for members of the S.A. Harbour and the Railway Workers Union came after months of police harassment and conflict which left a number of workers dead and many detained. Johannesburg 11 June 1987.
Miller, Eric
Striking Toyota workers picketing at a plant in Durban
Mayet, Rafs
Supporters carry Neil Aggett's coffin to the grave.
Neil Aggett's coffin being carried to the grave by Trade Union supporters.
Weinberg, Paul