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‘Betrayed’ by former comrades, public sector unions threaten full-blown strike

22nd November 2022 Ramatamo Sehoai 0

As public sector unions embarked on a strike on Tuesday in major centres around the country, they have threatened a full-blown strike on the 2nd of December if their demands are not met.

Public sector unions all united for better wages

17th November 2022 Ramatamo Sehoai 0

The public sector unions are planning a nationwide strike on Tuesday next week that will involve essential workers.

Public sector unions demonstrate around the country

31st October 2022 Mzi Velapi Lihle Krwala 0

The unions are adamant that they will go back to the streets in demand for a 10% salary increase.

Public sector unions go back to the 10% salary demand

24th October 2022 Ramatamo Sehoai 0

Cosatu-affiliated unions say the government continues to undermine the collective bargaining process.

Cosatu marches for decent work

7th October 2022 Vincent Lali Chris Gilili 0

Workers in twelve major centres around the country marched for decent and improved working conditions.

Former president Mbeki still in denial about AIDS

29th September 2022 Chris Gilili 0

Despite all the evidence and the turnaround in the HIV/AIDS epidemic since the rollout of ARV therapy, Mbeki still doubts the cause of AIDS.

Cosatu congress to reflect on the alliance again

6th September 2022 Ramatamo Sehoai 0

Cosatu says its upcoming congress will report on work done since 2018, take stock of the organisation and reflect on the course of the National Democratic Revolution.

SAFTU and COSATU march against high cost of living and austerity

24th August 2022 Mzi Velapi Ramatamo Sehoai Nombulelo Damba-Hendrik 0

The unity between the two labour federations was put to the test in mass marches in Cape Town, Pretoria and East London during the general strike on Wednesday.

SAFTU and COSATU to unite against austerity measures

23rd August 2022 Ramatamo Sehoai 0

Cosatu and Saftu have agreed to hold joint demonstrations during the general strike on Wednesday, 24 August.

Labour unions march against ailing healthcare services

3rd December 2021 Joseph Chirume 0

Unions march for better working conditions and healthcare services in Nelson Mandela Bay and Sarah Baartman District Municipality.

Federations unite against corruption, poverty and austerity

7th October 2020 Mzi Velapi Mandla Mnyakama Ramatamo Sehoai 0

On World Day For Decent Work, trade union federations in South Africa declared a national strike against the winds of austerity blowing out the national treasury.

SAFTU promises rolling mass action

5th October 2020 Mzi Velapi 0

On World Day for Decent Work, trade union federations in South Africa will go on strike against austerity measures and pro-business economic policies.

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