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COSATU

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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 10

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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 10

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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 19

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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 19

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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 14

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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 26

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Cosatu Urges ANC to Address Voter Discontent

In S.A, Cosatu calls on the ANC to recognise voter discontent in the election results as a clear signal to improve its performance. The federation pledges to hold the government of national unity accountable, working closely with alliance partner the South African Communist Party. General secretary Solly Phetoe anticipates president Cyril Ramaphosa will consult alliance partners on the forming of the seventh administration's cabinet:  

todayJune 25, 2024 32

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S.A Union, Cosatu plans to discuss annual salary increases for members of Parliament

S.A Union, Cosatu plans to discuss annual salary increases for members of Parliament and other public representatives with president Cyril Ramaphosa. Earlier this year, a 2.5-percent increase was approved, raising new MP salaries to 1.27-million-rand per year. Cosatu's parliamentary co-ordinator, Matthew Parks, emphasises the need for discussions on fair remuneration, arguing that resources should be redirected to lower-earning public service workers like nurses, police officers and cleaners:  

todayJune 21, 2024 59

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S.A Union welcomes the ANC’s firm commitment to deliver a Universal Basic Income Grant

S.A union, Cosatu has welcomed the ANC’s firm commitment to deliver a Universal Basic Income Grant, including finalising a policy and financing framework for it by the incoming Administration. South Africa, under the leadership of the ANC, has done well to ensure some sort of social relief from the state for 27-million of the most impoverished compatriots. Cosatu’s Matthew Parks says the envisaged UBIG will play a critical role in […]

todayMay 24, 2024 35

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