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COSATU

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S.A Union Welcomes Inflation Drop, Urging Reserve Bank to Lower Repo Rate

  S.A Union federation Cosatu has welcomed the drop in consumer inflation from 4.4-to 3.8-percent, saying it offers relief to struggling workers. Spokesperson Matthew Parks is urging the South African Reserve Bank to reduce the repo rate by at least 50 basis points to ease debt burdens. He also calls for government intervention to stabilise Eskom and reduce fuel prices:  

todayOctober 24, 2024 32

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South African Union Cosatu Welcomes Tabling of Mine Health and Safety Amendment Bill

    South African Union, Cosatu, has welcomed Mineral and Petroleum Resources minister Gwede Mantashe’s announcement of government’s intention to table the long-delayed Mine Health and Safety Amendment Bill at Parliament. Cosatu’s Matthew Parks says key provisions in the bill seek to improve the safety of mineworkers, and ensure all employers are held accountable for fulfilling their obligations to provide a safe work environment. He says the federation and NUM […]

todayOctober 21, 2024 19

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S.A Union COSATU Welcomes Dismissal of Mkhwebane’s Bid for R10 Million Gratuity

  S.A Union Cosatu has welcomed the dismissal of former Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane’s bid to force her ex-employer to pay her a ten-million gratuity. The Gauteng High Court said that it would be absurd for Mkhwebane to expect an end-of-service gratuity payment after having left the office in disgrace. She was removed by Parliament less than a month shy of the end of her seven-year, non-renewable term. Cosatu’s, Zanele […]

todayOctober 10, 2024 22

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S.A Union Applauds Johannesburg’s Decision to Rename Sandton Drive in Honor of Palestinian Politician Leila Khaled

South African union, Cosatu has welcomed the City of Johannesburg's decision to rename Sandton Drive after Palestinian politician Leila Khaled as a gesture of solidarity with the Palestinian people. Cosatu deputy international secretary, Noxolo Bhengu, praised the city council for this move, recognising it as a tribute to those who contributed to the fight against apartheid and a symbol of the shared struggle against colonialism:  

todayOctober 9, 2024 15

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Congress of South African Trade Unions urges workers to participate in a National Day of Action

The Congress of South African Trade Unions urges workers to participate in a National Day of Action today, protesting against economic hardships, unemployment, and inequality. The strike coincides with the World Day of Decent Work. General secretary Solly Phetoe says the federation is demanding an end to retrenchments and action against corruption, high living costs, and gender-based violence:  

todayOctober 7, 2024 13

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S.A’s Cosatu Applauds NEHAWU for Settlement with South African Bureau of Standards

S.A Union federation Cosatu has applauded the National Education, Health, and Allied Workers Union on settling with the South African Bureau of Standards. Nehawu had protested for two weeks to dispute the new payment structure implemented at the bureau, as well as claims that executive management had benefitted from a pay increase. Cosatu’s, Zanele Sabela, says the agreement reached will benefit workers greatly:  

todayAugust 6, 2024 24

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S.A union Cosatu says a renewed AGOA needs to include provisions to support compliance with fair labour practices

S.A union, Cosatu says a renewed AGOA needs to include provisions to support compliance with fair labour practices and penalise employers who flout labour laws. Cosatu’s Matthew Parks says AGOA has increased investments by US companies, supporting 450-thousand direct, value chain, and indirect South African jobs. He adds the country’s mining, manufacturing, and agricultural sectors benefit from the large volumes of exports to the US:  

todayJuly 29, 2024 20

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South Africa’s union welcomes President’s decision to sign the Pension Funds Amendment Bill into law

S.A union, Cosatu has welcomed president Cyril Ramaphosa’s decision to sign the Pension Funds Amendment Bill into law. The amendment will allow fund members to withdraw a part of their pension fund savings before retirement. Contributions will be divided into two pots, one-third that can be drawn on before retirement, and a second pot that preserves two-thirds of savings on retirement. Cosatu’s spokesperson, Matthew Parks, says this will provide invaluable […]

todayJuly 22, 2024 15

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Numsa Urges Ford SA Workers to Resume Work After Court Blocks Strike

Metalworkers' union Numsa In S.A has called on all Ford South Africa workers to return to work after the Labour Court granted an interim interdict to temporarily block their strike. S.A National spokesperson Phakamile Hlubi-Majola says the hearing to determine the interdict's permanence will be heard on 28 August. She has called on the employer to look into the workers' grievances  

todayJuly 8, 2024 30

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