The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) held its final Central Executive Committee (CEC) meeting on 24 and 25 August, ahead of the 15th National Congress next month. The CEC took place during the same month we celebrated the 70th anniversary of the 1956 Women’s March to the Union Buildings. It is important to recognise that […]
COSATU urges the Department of Employment and Labour and National Treasury to expedite the recruitment of the pledged 10 000 labour inspectors
The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) urges the Department of Employment and Labour and National Treasury to expedite the recruitment of the pledged 10 000 labour inspectors. The Federation is deeply concerned by delays in government honouring this progressive commitment announced by President Cyril Ramaphosa in the State of the Nation Address (SONA) […]
More must be done to cushion workers and the economy from the further massive increase in fuel prices
The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) is deeply concerned about the impact of the further massive increases in fuel prices of R1.07 per litre of petrol and R2.71 and R2.92 per litre of diesel. This is on top of earlier devastating hikes in fuel prices. This is a painful blow that millions of […]
COSATU to brief the media on the achievements of its Central Executive Committee as it heads towards the 15th National Congress
The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) is set to hold its 15th National Congress at Gallagher Convention Centre in Midrand from 14 to 17 September 2026. Accordingly, the Federation held the final meeting of its 14th National Congress Central Executive Committee (CEC) from 24 to 25 August, to make final preparations and assess the work […]
COSATU applauds SAMWU for triumphant agreements at two major municipalities
The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) commends its assertive affiliate, the South African Municipal Workers’ Union (SAMWU) for emerging victorious at Msunduzi Local Municipality in KwaZulu Natal and Kannaland Local Municipality in the Western Cape. The union stood firm for workers at these municipalities and pushed against exploitative practices of retaining personnel in […]
COSATU to brief the media on the achievements of its Central Executive Committee as it heads towards the 15th National Congress
The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) is set to hold its 15th National Congress at Gallagher Convention Centre in Midrand from 14 to 17 September 2026. Accordingly, the Federation held the final meeting of its 14th National Congress Central Executive Committee (CEC) from 24 to 25 August, to make final preparations and assess the work […]
Media Accreditation Application for the COSATU 15th National Congress officially open
The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) will convene its 15th National Congress from 14 to 17 September 2026 at Gallagher Convention Centre, Midrand, Gauteng, South Africa. Taking place under the theme, “Building a militant, revolutionary labour movement and strengthening anti-imperialist working-class unity to defend jobs and advance socialism”, the four-day event will bring together delegates from […]