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COSATU calls for a G20 Critical Minerals Framework that prioritises equitable growth

The Congress of South African Unions (COSATU) acknowledges the various debates on critical minerals under South Africa’s G20 Presidency and calls for a multilateral framework that harmonises national interests with sustainable development imperatives. On 18 and 19 June, the G20 Task Force 1 on Inclusive Economic Growth, Industrialisation, Employment and Reduced Inequality will convene to negotiate texts […]

SAMWU ANNOUNCES PROTECTED STRIKE ACTION AT UMHLATHUZE LOCAL MUNICIPALITY

The South African Municipal Workers Union (SAMWU), on behalf of its members and employees at Umhlathuze Local Municipality, today announced the commencement of protected strike action. This decision follows the Municipality’s continued failure to address critical concerns which the Union has been raising without a response that addresses these issues.Despite repeated attempts to bring these […]

COSATU honours the youth of 1976 – acknowledges challenges faced by today’s youth

The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) honours the youth of 1976 for the role they played in confronting the brutal apartheid regime and ultimately bringing about a democratic South Africa. COSATU also acknowledges that today’s youth faces markedly different challenges. The appallingly high unemployment rate is a major challenge. South Africa’s overall unemployment […]

COSATU commends government’s progress in addressing the grey listing findings

The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) commends the African National Congress led government’s progress in addressing the United Nations’ Financial Action Task Force (FATF)’s grey listing findings with all 22 findings now having been substantially addressed.  The tireless efforts by Treasury, other government departments as well as Parliament are bearing fruit. It is […]