This CEC reflected and noted that this Central Executive Committee meeting took place on the eve of our 35th Anniversary on the 1st of December 2020. From its very founding, the federation committed itself to unite all workers, fight oppression and economic exploitation, and connect trade union struggles with community struggles.
Application to join a union
In South Africa, according to Section 23: Labour Relations in the Constitution, every worker has the right to join a trade union.
Corona Virus (COVID-19): All you need to know
Let us fight the spread of Corona Virus (COVID-19) together. As common practice, persons directly exposed to the virus are advised to undergo a process of self-quarantine for 14 days. We urge workers and all South Africans to regularly wash their hands for at least 20 seconds with an alcohol-based detergent, avoid unnecessary travel and […]
COSATU Central Executive Committee statement
1. Introduction This CEC reflected and noted that this Central Executive Committee meeting took place on the eve of our 35th Anniversary on the 1st of December 2020. From its very founding, the federation committed itself to unite all workers, fight oppression and economic exploitation, and connect trade union struggles with community struggles. As we […]
COSATU Post-CEC Media briefing tomorrow
The Congress of South African Trade Unions had its ordinary three-day Central Executive Committee [CEC] meeting to discuss Organisational, Political and Socio-economic issues affecting the workers and the working class in general. The meeting will be followed by the usual media briefing to communicate the meeting outcomes: The details of the media briefing are as […]
Media invitation to cover NEHAWU Community Healthcare Workers marches across the country tomorrow
The National Education, Health and Allied Workers’ Union (NEHAWU) is inviting the media to cover the NEHAWU Community Healthcare Workers marches which will take place tomorrow (Thursday November 26, 2020) across the country. Memorandums clearly explaining our demands will be submitted to government with an ultimatum of seven days to respond positively and favourable to […]
DENOSA Gender Committee calls for ratification of Convention 190 of ILO as we mark 16 Days of Activism campaign
As the world will mark the beginning of the United Nations’ 16 Days of Activism for no Violence Against Women and Children from today until 10 December, the Democratic Nursing Organisation of South Africa (DENOSA) National Gender Committee calls on South African government to ratify, as a matter of urgency, Convention 190 of the International […]
SATAWU Reaction on Acts of Violence in the Road Freight Sector
The South Transport and Allied Workers Union (SATAWU) condemns the continued hijacking and burning of trucks in different parts of the country. The attack on the road freight industry has had detrimental effects on the South African economy and the livelihoods of the working-class. Mainstream discourse has linked these manifestations to acts of criminality and […]
DENOSA Gender Committee calls for ratification of Convention 190 of ILO as we mark 16 Days of Activism campaign
As the world will mark the beginning of the United Nations’ 16 Days of Activism for no Violence Against Women and Children from today until 10 December, the Democratic Nursing Organisation of South Africa (DENOSA) National Gender Committee calls on South African government to ratify, as a matter of urgency, Convention 190 of the International […]
COSATU statement on the 16 Days of Activism on Violence Against Women (VAW) and Children
The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) is calling on its members, NGOs, CBOs, FBOs, traditional leaders, academics, learning institutions, and the government of South Africa to take massive steps in the eradication of GBV in our country in 2020. The Campaign for 16 Days of Activism on Violence Against Women (VAW) and Children […]
NEHAWU STATEMENT ON THE ONGOING NATIONAL COMMUNITY HEALTHCARE WORKERS STRIKE
The National Education, Health and Allied Workers’ Union (NEHAWU) has been leading a national strike of the Community Healthcare Workers (CHWs) since the 11th November 2020 after the Department of Health refused to permanently employ these workers. The strike has been marred by intimidation and victimisation of our members and workers by the employer. Underhand […]
COSATU Post-CEC Media briefing on Thursday
The Congress of South African Trade Unions is currently convening its ordinary three-day Central Executive Committee [CEC] meeting that will end tomorrow on Wednesday the 25th of November to discuss Organisational, Political and Socio-economic issues affecting the workers and the working class in general.The meeting will be followed by the usual media briefing to communicate […]
POPCRU message on 16 Days of Activism
As global citizens will be highlighting and raising awareness about the 16 Days of Activism (16 Day Campaign), which is a United Nations campaign taking place annually from Wednesday the 25th of 2020, POPCRU will also be highlighting this important time as part of our long-held efforts to eliminate violence against women and children. Gender-based […]
COMMUNICATION WORKERS UNION FORGE AHEAD WITH NATIONAL INDUSTRIAL ACTION AT SABC
Communication Workers Union (CWU) learned about a statement issued by the SABC Board in the early hours of the day (20th November 2020) via media. The statement briefly indicates that it would suspend the section 189 process for a period of 7 days to allow stakeholders to engage. CWU is party to this process and […]
COSATU -CWU Joint Media Briefing today -11:00 AM
Communication Workers Union (CWU) together with COSATU invite all media houses to a press briefing today. The Press Conference will be addressed by the National Office Bearers of both organisations to deal with the following issues. Discussions: 1. Developments at the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) 2. The ongoing strike at […]
NEHAWU SUPPORTS CWU IN ITS FIGHT AGAINST RETRENCHMENTS AT THE SABC
The National Education, Health and Allied Workers’ Union (NEHAWU) supports its sister union the Communication Workers’ Union (CWU) in their fight against retrenchments at the South African Broadcasting Services (SABC). In June 2020 the public broadcaster had revealed intentions to retrench more than 600 workers claiming that they needed to restructure the organisation in order […]