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COSATU mourns the loss of SABSO General Secretary Joe Kokela
The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) mourns the passing of comrade Joe Kokela, the General Secretary of the Federation’s banking and financial sector affiliate, the South African Society of Bank Officials (SASBO). COSATU shares its sincere condolences with his family, friends, comrades and SASBO. Comrade Joe was a tireless advocate for workers’ rights…
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COSATU deeply worried about impeding job losses at ArcelorMittal
The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) is deeply concerned following ArcelorMittal’s announcement of its plan to wind-down its long steel mill in Newcastle this month, resulting in the loss of 3 500 direct and indirect jobs. Given the country’s unemployment rate is currently sitting at a shocking 41.9%, we simply cannot afford to lose…
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COSATU honours the memory of the late comrade Joe Slovo
The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) honours the gallant memory of the late comrade and struggle stalwart, Joe Slovo. Today marks 30 years since his untimely passing due to cancer, yet his revolutionary principles remain as relevant as ever. The family of Joe Slovo knew firsthand the evils of discrimination and oppression, forcing…
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SAMWU CONDEMNS MUNICIPAL WORKERS’ RETIREMENT FUND’S DISREGARD FOR WORKERS’ HARD-EARNED RETIREMENT SAVINGS
25 November 2024 The South African Municipal Workers’ Union (SAMWU) has been inundated with calls and emails from frustrated members unable to access their two-pot retirement savings following the implementation of the amended Pension Fund Act on 1 September 2024. Many workers report that their claims are not being processed, calls to pension funds go…
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POPCRU to hold 16 Days of Activism activities in Free State and Northern Cape Provinces
As part of the 16 days of activism, the Police and Prisons Civil Rights Union (POPCRU) will be undertaking various activities in the Free State and the Northern Cape Provinces respectively under the theme “Working together and creating zero-tolerant workplaces on gender-based violence, femicide and harassment” Over the years, POPCRU has shown support for this global…
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COSATU will present its submission on the Revenue and Taxation Laws Amendment Bills to Parliament, Tuesday 26 November 2024
25 November 2024 The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) will present its submission on the Revenue Laws Amendment Bill and the Taxation Laws Amendment Bill to the National Council of Provinces’ Select Committee: Finance from 10h00 Tuesday, 26 November 2024 (virtual hearings). Issued by COSATU For further information please contact Tony Ehrenreich on 082 773…
