March on the ill treatment of the Blind Community

19 June 2013

On the 4th of June 2013 we released a statement regarding the ill treatment of the Blind Community by the Premier's office and the refusal of granting them a march to the stated office.

The 100 years (centenary) of the most oppressive piece of legislation (Native Land Act)

19 June 2013

The Food and Allied Workers Union (FAWU) calls on all South Africans to observe a moment (100 seconds) of silence in commemoration of the 100 years (anniversary) of Native Land Act on Wednesday (19th June 2013) at 12h00.

COSATU statement on centenary of Natives Land Act of 1913

18 June 2013

Most centenaries, like that of the African National Congress last year, are cause for much celebration and pride. Today however, we mark a centenary which gives us absolutely no cause to celebrate.

SACTWU settles footwear wage dispute

18 June 2013

The Southern African Clothing & Textile Workers’ Union (SACTWU) has settled its wage dispute with footwear sector employers. The Union declared the dispute in late May 2013.

Bersig High School practises racism

18 June 2013

The Congress of South African trade Unions in the North West province has learned with disappointment that there is racism at Bersig High School in Rustenburg.