The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) will convene its 7th Central Committee Meeting to be held virtually on a Zoom Platform between the 20th -23rd of September 2021. The meeting will be convened to assess the progress that has been made in implementing the outcomes of the federation’s 13th National Congress, and to review and adjust our tactics and strategies to deal with the contemporary challenges in the buildup to […]
NEHAWU wishes COSATU a successful 7th Central Committee
The National Education, Health and Allied Workers’ Union [NEHAWU] wishes its federation, the Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU), a successful 7th Central Committee [CC] which will be convened from the 20th until the 23rd September 2021. The CC is convened under the theme “Deepen the Back to Basics Campaign, Consolidate the struggle for […]
COSATU mourns the passing of Deputy Minister Hlengiwe Mkhize
The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) mourns the passing away of Deputy Minister Hlengiwe Mkhize. We send our heartfelt condolences to her family and colleagues Cde Hlengiwe Mkhize was a reliable cadre of the movement with a long history in the service of the people of South Africa. She was an activist and […]
CWU and MUSTEK concludes 12 months of a longstanding dispute
Communication Workers Union (CWU) today (16th of September 2021) concludes 12 months while being at loggerheads with the ruthless and racist employer MUSTEK. On the 16th of September 2020, the union embarked on strike action against MUSTEK after a long dispute over the salary and substantive issues. The company refused to bargain indicating that it […]
SAMWU concludes municipal salary and wage negotiations
The South African Municipal Workers’ Union (SAMWU) has on the 15th of September, concluded the long-overdue salary and wage negotiations for the country’s municipal workers across the country’s 257 municipalities who are represented by the employer body, the South African Local Government Association (SALGA) in the South African Local Government Bargaining Council (SALGBC). Salary and […]
NUM concludes a three-year wage agreement with Harmony Gold
The National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) signed a 3-year wage agreement today with Harmony Gold at the Birchwood Hotel in Boksburg. The duration of this agreement shall be a period of 3 years from 1 July 2021 to 30 June 2024 and shall remain in force and effect until amended or replaced by a new […]
COSATU Mpumalanga fully supports SACTWU Workers strike at SAKPRO Manufacturing in Nelspruit
The Congress of South African Trade Unions in Mpumalanga pledges its full support to members its affiliated union SACTWU employed by SAKPRO MANUFACTURING in white River in Nelspruit who have embarked on strike action. The dispute aroused as a result of the collapse of the process of negotiation between the employer and employers for wage […]
South African Post Office workers lives matter
Communication Workers Union (CWU) is saddened by the brutal murder of a South African Post Office worker in Sebokeng Post Office (Retail Office) which transpired last week Thursday on the 9th of September 2021. A 34 year old man; Isaiah Motsapi who was a teller in the Post Office was shot dead at the robbery where R200 […]
COSATU condemns the National Assembly’s failure to pass the Employment Equity Amendment Bill
The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) condemns the pathetic failure of the National Assembly (NA) to quorate and pass the long-delayed and progressive Employment Equity Amendment Bill. This is an indictment on all political parties and their leadership in the National Assembly. The ANC on its own can provide the necessary quorum for […]
COSATU statement on the President Ramaphosa’s decision to move the country to COVID-19 Alert Lockdown Level 2
The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) notes President Ramaphosa’s decision to move the country to COVID-19 Alert Lockdown Level 2 and the various updates in the fight against Covid-19. The Federation calls upon all South Africans to continue to abide by the various health and safety measures, in particular wearing masks, sanitising, social distancing […]
COSATU welcomes Parliament’s adoption of the 3 Gender Based Violence Bills to Parliament
The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) welcomes Parliament’s adoption of the 3 Gender Based Violence (GBV) Bills to Parliament. These three progressive bills (Sexual Offences; Domestic Violence; and Criminal and Related Matters Amendment Bills) are part of the package of interventions committed to by the President in 2019. They are a welcome step […]
COSATU welcomes National Assembly’s adoption of Financial Sector Laws Amendment Bill
COSATU welcomes National Assembly’s adoption of Financial Sector Laws Amendment Bill. This is a critical, progressive, and long overdue amendment of our financial sector legislation. It will protect depositors and workers, government, the financial sector, and the economy from reckless behaviour in the banking sector. When banks collapse it is workers, pensioners, and depositors whose monies […]
COSATU welcomes National Assembly’s passage of the Compensation of Injury on Duty Amendment Bill
The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) welcomes the National Assembly’s adoption of the Compensation of Injury on Duty Amendment Bill (COIDA Bill). The Federation endorses the progressive provisions of the COIDA Bill. This bill is long overdue and will extend cover and relief to millions of workers, in particular women. COSATU’s support is […]
COSATU salutes its members for showing overwhelming support for the struggle for democracy in Swaziland
The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) salutes its members and South Africans in general who overwhelmingly supported our campaign in support of the struggle for democracy in Swaziland. Today, the Federation organised blockades in various border posts ,going in and out, of Swaziland to show solidarity for the people of Swaziland and support their […]
The SSN welcomes COSATU’S solidarity as King Mswati finally reveals his mental issues
The Swaziland Solidarity Network (SSN) wishes to welcome the practical solidarity shown by one of its closest solidarity partner, the Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU). COSATU has planned three border protests, all of which will be held on the 9th of September of this year. The protests will take place in Oshoek, Matsamo, […]