ARTICLES RELATING TO COSATU

Strike at Lanxess chrome mine resolved

2013-05-24 19:50

A spokesperson says an unprotected strike at the Lanxess chrome mine in Rustenburg has been resolved following agreements with unions.

Metro police dispute Cosatu's R2m claim

2013-05-24 14:36

Cosatu was asked to make an upfront payment of R200 000 for the planned protest against e-tolls and not R2m, the Johannesburg metro police say.

Cosatu e-toll protesters disperse

2013-05-24 11:56

A group of protesters who had gathered to protest against e-tolls have dispersed after the march was cancelled, as Cosatu says it is losing patience with authorities.

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E-toll protest in Johannesburg

2013-05-24 09:20

The Congress of SA Trade Unions (Cosatu) is studying the court ruling halting its planned e-toll protest, but a few opponents of e-tolls still gathered at Cosatu House in Johannesburg Friday morning. See the photos.

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Cosatu still deciding on e-tolls protest

2013-05-24 08:42

Cosatu says it is studying the court ruling halting its planned e-toll protest, as it wants to continue within the confines of the law.

NUM at risk of losing members - report

2013-05-23 21:26

The NUM is at risk of losing close to 60% of its membership as it is operating in a difficult environment, the union's secretariat report states.

Sanral welcomes new boost for e-tolls

2013-05-23 16:20

Sanral has welcomed the passing of a bill by the National Council of Provinces critical to the introduction of e-tolls.

Cosatu e-toll protest not authorised

2013-05-23 10:28

Cosatu's has not been granted permission for a planned protest against e-tolls on Johannesburg highways, because a previous protest broke the law, metro police say.

Cosatu rallies support for e-toll fight

2013-05-22 13:54

Cosatu will be joined by at least 10 civil society bodies and some religious leaders in a series of protests in the next few weeks against e-tolling in Gauteng.

Vavi tells union to be more militant

2013-05-17 21:23
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The National Union of Metalworkers of SA must be more militant and even risk death, but also foster unity, says Cosatu general secretary Zwelinzima Vavi.

Cosatu rejects Zille on youth subsidy

2013-05-17 08:21
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Cosatu has rejected the claim by DA leader Helen Zille that the trade union federation is keeping people unemployed by influencing government not to implement the youth wage subsidy.

Tighten Marikana security, urges Cosatu

2013-05-14 19:44

Security must be prioritised around Lonmin's Marikana mine to prevent deaths amid a flare up of labour unrest, the Congress of SA Trade Unions says.

Police sent to Wonderkop Stadium

2013-05-14 15:54

A large number of police are at Wonderkop Stadium, in Marikana, where Amcu members are set to meet.

Back to work for bus drivers

2013-05-13 21:54

It is back to work for thousands of bus drivers who have held out for almost a month to ultimately accept a salary increase of 9.5%.

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Vavi speaks out against xenophobia

2013-05-10 13:40

Root out economic misery and issues like xenophobia will be rooted out, Costau general-secretary Zwelinzima Vavi says. Watch.

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ANC defends Cosatu's stance on NDP

2013-05-09 19:46

ANC deputy secretary general Jessie Duarte says that Cosatu's critique of certain elements of the National Development Plan is not unjustified.

Cosatu shocked by jobless rate

2013-05-08 11:51
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The latest unemployment figures released by Statistics SA which place the official jobless rate at 25.2% are demoralising, Cosatu says.

The ANC is failing the poor, says DA

2013-05-06 22:18
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The DA is calling on President Jacob Zuma to stand up against Cosatu and ensure that growth policies are implemented amid the rising tide of unemployment.

Briefing was damage control exercise, DA says

2013-05-03 16:07
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A news briefing by several ministers on the landing of a civilian aircraft at an air force base was a damage control exercise, the DA says.

Look after farmworkers, miners - Zuma

2013-05-01 21:16

Organised labour must pay more attention to the living conditions of South African miners and farmworkers, President Jacob Zuma says.

Cosatu - Gupta saga an insult

2013-05-01 12:57
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South Africans have been insulted by the Gupta family's alleged misuse of government resources, Cosatu says.

Sadtu denies getting panties letter

2013-05-01 07:53

Cosatu and teacher union Sadtu have denied receiving correspondence from Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga which was published as an open letter.

ANCWL: Hands off Motshekga

2013-04-25 17:18

The ANC Women’s League has come out in support of Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga following Sadtu's call for her and her director general Bobby Soobrayan to resign.

Cape Town bus drivers renew protests

2013-04-25 14:34

Striking bus drivers have renewed their protests in Cape Town, insisting their demands be met.

 

High Court action possible over tolls

2013-05-24 14:57

Cosatu is considering approaching the High Court after a lower court halted its e-toll protest, saying the decision was unconstitutional.

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Cosatu eTolls protest cancelled

2013-05-24 14:06

A group of protesters who had gathered outside Cosatu headquarters on Friday morning dispersed after the march against e-tolls was cancelled. Watch.

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Cosatu e-toll protesters start marching

2013-05-24 11:05

A group of Cosatu e-toll protesters have taken to marching down an adjacent street as they wait for feedback from union officials on whether the protest can go ahead.

Protesters gather for e-toll action

2013-05-24 10:01

A handful of people have gathered outside Cosatu's Johannesburg headquarters as the union leaders decide whether to continue with a planned protest against e-tolling.

Cosatu's e-toll protest to go ahead

2013-05-24 07:12

Cosatu plans to go ahead with a go-slow protest against e-tolling, despite failed attempts at getting permission.

E-tolls drive-slow hits a speed bump

2013-05-23 19:15

While police will be on high alert to prevent an illegal drive-slow protest against e-tolling in Gauteng, more churches have come out against the project.

E-tolls: Cosatu opposes govt decision

2013-05-23 11:49
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Cosatu is opposing government's decision not to allow a planned protest on Johannesburg highways against e-tolls, the union federation says.

Cosatu protest not authorised, say police

2013-05-23 09:32

Cosatu has not been granted permission for a planned protest against e-tolls on Johannesburg highways, metro police say.

Cosatu to shed light on e-toll protests

2013-05-22 07:46

The Congress of SA Trade Unions will brief the media about its protest against the e-tolls system.

Unions, officials under attack - Numsa

2013-05-17 13:28

Attacks on Cosatu unions and its officials should be taken seriously, Numsa president Cedric Gcina says.

Vavi: Big business is stunting growth

2013-05-16 16:27

Big business is the greatest obstacle to the growth of small business in South Africa, Cosatu general secretary Zwelinzima Vavi says.

Marikana on high alert

2013-05-14 15:57

Law enforcement agencies must prioritise the area surrounding Lonmin's Marikana mine in Rustenburg, North West, Cosatu says.

Cosatu vows to get tough on e-tolls

2013-05-14 12:44

The Congress of SA Trade Unions is preparing to bring Gauteng's highways to a halt in a bid to pressure the government to ban labour brokers and scrap e-tolls.

Vavi: Unemployment a ticking bomb

2013-05-12 10:33
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Unemployment in South Africa is a ticking bomb, Cosatu general secretary Zwelinzima Vavi says.

Vavi: Capitalism the real enemy

2013-05-10 11:55
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Issues such as xenophobia, corruption, gender-based violence, and substance abuse are rooted in economic misery, Cosatu general secretary Zwelinzima Vavi says.

Cosatu urged to take stand against AA

2013-05-08 13:28

Solidarity says it would send a strong message if Cosatu could agree with it in court that the government approach to affirmative action is irrational and wrong.

Cosatu: Employers are drunk with profits

2013-05-07 13:47

The Congress of SA Trade Unions says it is fully behind bus drivers' demands, who are striking for a double-digit pay increase and work improvements.

Expose 'real' Gupta culprits, says Vavi

2013-05-03 20:55

The real culprits behind the unauthorised landing of a Gupta family jet at Waterkloof Air Force Base must be exposed, not "scapegoats", Cosatu general secretary Zwelinzima Vavi says.

Waterkloof saga: Security was paramount - official

2013-05-02 22:00
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Virendra Gupta, the Indian High Commissioner, says special permission to land a chartered jet at Waterkloof Air Force base was obtained for security reasons, a report says.

Cosatu must focus on unity - Nzimande

2013-05-01 19:13

Workers must defend the unity within Cosatu, SA Communist Party general-secretary Blade Nzimande says.

May Day rallies to be held all over SA

2013-05-01 10:49

Numerous rallies are expected to be held across South Africa on Workers' Day.

Calls for reflection on Freedom Day

2013-04-26 22:37

In celebrating Freedom Day, South Africans should reflect on the sacrifices made by those who fought for democracy, the ANC and its alliance partner Cosatu say.

'Pain' for printers in digital age

2013-04-25 15:07

The newspaper industry is struggling to survive as consumers migrate to digital news forms.

Dept: Poor hardest hit by teacher strike

2013-04-24 22:18

A protest march held by the SA Democratic Teachers Union exclusively affected pupils from poor communities, the department of basic education says.

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