The National Education, Health and Allied Workers’ Union [NEHAWU] supports the World Federation of Trade Unions [WFTU] International Action Day in Solidarity with Venezuela. The WFTU International Action Day is convened following…
NEHAWU CONDEMNS THE DECISION BY PRESIDENT RAMAPHOSA TO APPROVE A 3.8% SALARY INCREMENT FOR PUBLIC OFFICE BEARERS
The National Education, Health and Allied Workers’ Union [NEHAWU] condemns the decision by President Ramaphosa to approve an increase in salaries for Public Office Bearers by 3.8% following recommendations by the Independent…
COSATU dismayed by the crash that claimed 13 young lives
The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) is deeply saddened by the accident that claimed the lives of 13 school children in Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng this morning. COSATU sends its heartfelt condolences…
COSATU welcomes the Public Procurement Amendment Bill
The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) welcomes the proposed Public Procurement Amendment Bill (Private Member’s Bill – Honourable Ms. M. Kobe, Member of Parliament). It responds positively to calls repeatedly…
COSATU Mpumalanga Pledges Solidarity with Flood Victims in Nkomazi
The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) in Mpumalanga extends its deepest solidarity and compassion to the communities of Nkomazi affected by the recent floods that have caused widespread destruction, displacement,…
COSATU Free State Statement on Matric Results
The Congress of South African Unions (COSATU) Free State extends its heartfelt appreciation to the teachers, in particular members of its affiliate, the South African Democratic Teachers Union (SADTU) for their continuous…
COSATU saddened by devastating floods
The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) is deeply saddened by the devastation and loss of life caused by the floods in Limpopo and Mpumalanga. A five-year-old child is among the…
COSATU welcomes the conviction and sentencing of Mr. Iwan Shelbert for his role in the infamous Steinhoff heist
The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) welcomes the conviction and sentencing of Steinhoff co-accused, Mr. Iwan Shelbert, who pled guilty to fraud and agreed to turn state witness in exchange…
COSATU strongly welcomes Minister Creecy’s call for a total ban on drinking and driving
The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) strongly welcomes the Minister for Transport, Ms. Barbara Creecy’s timely call to amend the National Traffic Act to institute a total ban on drinking…
COSATU is deeply worried by the explosion in illicit tobacco and the possible loss of 230 jobs
The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) is deeply worried by the explosion in illicit tobacco, now estimated to be 75% of total sales, and the possible loss of 230 jobs…
COSATU welcomes historic victory for Rustenburg Municipal workers
The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) welcomes the historic victory for Rustenburg Municipality’s employees with the Council agreeing to adjust their salaries from a Level 5 to Level 7 municipality….
COSATU notes the National Assembly’s passage of the Adjustments Appropriation Bill
The Congress of South African Trade Unions notes the National Assembly’s passage of the Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement’s Adjustments Appropriation Bill allocating additional funding to departments. COSATU remains deeply concerned with the…
