The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) will convene its 8th Central Committee meeting on the 15th -18th of September. Held under the theme: “Building working-class unity for economic liberation towards socialism”,the four-day event will bring together around 400 members from the Federation’s affiliates, labour service organisations and international guests to amongst others, review the implementation of resolutions […]
Category: Cosatu Media Alert
COSATU Special CEC Statement
The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) held a Special Central Executive Committee (CEC) meeting on Monday, 14 April, at which it resolved to continue engaging members, workers and Affilates, as well as our Alliance Partners on our ally, the South African Communist Party (SACP)’s resolution to contest the 2026 local government elections independently […]
COSATU marks 39 years of working-class struggles
Today marks the 39th anniversary of the Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU). This vibrant labour movement was founded on 1 December 1985, when it brought together 33 competing unions and federations that were vehemently opposed to apartheid and committed to a non-racial, non-sexist and democratic South Africa. The formation of COSATU was a culmination […]
Media Alert: COSATU scheduled to hold a post Central Executive Committee (CEC) media briefing on Thursday, 29 August 2024
The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) will hold a media briefing on Thursday, 29 August 2024, to communicate the outcomes of its ordinary Central Executive Committee (CEC) meeting. The three-day meeting, which is currently taking place between 26- 28th of August will discuss organisational, political, and socio-economic issues affecting workers and the working class […]
Journalists are invited to apply for media accreditation for International Workers’ Day rallies across all nine provinces
The Congress of South African Trade Unions(COSATU) invites journalist to apply for media accreditation to attend International Workers’ Day celebrations on 1 May 2024. The Federation will host rallies across all nine provinces. Below are the venues, times and contact details. Western Cape(Main event) Venue: Athlone Stadium, Cape Town Keynote Address: Cde Zingiswa Losi, COSATU […]
COSATU and the Communications Workers’ Union will be holding a march to Treasury Friday 5 April in support of workers at SABC and the Post Office
The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) and its Affiliate, the Communications Workers’ Union (CWU) will be marching to Treasury’s Head Office in Tshwane in support of workers at the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) and the South African Post Office (SAPO) Friday 5 April. The march will be in support of the right […]
COSATU will present its submission to Parliament on the Revenue Laws and the Revenue Administration and Pension Laws Amendment Bills tomorrow(19 September 2023)
he Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) will present its submission on the Revenue Laws and the Revenue Administration and Pension Laws Amendment Bills (Two Pot Pension system reforms) to Parliament’s Standing Committee: Finance from 09h00 on Tuesday, 19 September 2023 (virtually). Issued by COSATU. For further information please contact:Matthew ParksActing National Spokesperson & Parliamentary […]
