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.
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.
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.
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.