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COSATU endorsement did matter for the ANC, but it wasn't because COSATU was instructing the ANC to do anything. It was a powerful COSATU at the time, and it had members. It had really strong shop stewards who would go out onto the streets during election time.
Approached COSATU for affiliation. Obviously, we must remember that COSATU has that founding principle: one sector, one union, one country, one federation. And so, within the COSATU, there is already an established union that organizes in the security sector,
COSATU, and it's not just happening to COSATU. Most trade federations in Europe went through this. You have a trade federation that is dominated by the public sector union. You have a problem when it comes to the fundamental character of COSATU as an
Touch a little bit more about the venue challenges faced by COSATU. And I just want to bring in labor analyst Kuetumelo Koboto to tell us more about the challenges in finding the venue in the lead up to this Congress. Ms. Koboto, you're live on Power News.
It's six o'clock, and here are the stories you need to know. COSATU talks focused on upcoming local government elections and Tobagani hit plot raised in Sibiya bail hearing. Good evening, I'm Gajao Sohoto. Trade Union Federation COSATU says its discussions
Space for the COSATU to reflect honestly, engage constructively, and find a way forward to safeguard the unity and integrity of the Federation of Al-Ajabakai. The CEC will meet urgently to address issues and embark on a necessary constitutional, political, and
Your house, when we visit, obviously you decide. So COSATU has the prerogative to decide the order of the agenda. It is the same when COSATU goes to speak at ANC events. We never tell them how to run it. We get told when to speak. I mean, even changes can
Outgoing COSATU President Zingis Walosi has urged delegates to set aside their political differences and put the interests of the working class first. Nearly 3,000 delegates are gathered in Kempton Park on the three days to elect new national office bearers at
at this hour. The ANC's national chairperson Guerra Mantashe has expressed his dissatisfaction at COSATU for having the ANC deliver the message of support before the South African Communist Party. Earlier this afternoon, Mantashe refused to deliver the ANC's
power. We are making decisions for ourselves. Decisions that will suit the citizens of this country. COSATU delegates have slammed the ANC's national chairperson, Gwedeman Dashe, for his conduct in refusing to deliver the party's message of support at COSATU's
a price set at the international level, including importation costs. Meanwhile, Trade Union Federation Cosatu is warning that this week's sharp fuel price increase will put more pressure on workers and the wider economy. Petrol is set to rise by more than 3
Reached new record highs for the second time this year. COSATU says the increases are another blow that workers and the economy can't afford. The Union Federation is calling on Parliament to pass the second Special Appropriation Bill, which allocates 10
Decided in a super resolution that COSATU members can support both the ANC and the SACP. But many questions arise as to the health, if you like, of the Tripod Alliance and ultimately the role that COSATU has to play in that Tripod Alliance. What, if anything,
Move on to this. COSATU's 15th National Congress was a journey after just two days, the first time in the Federation's 40-year history that the National Congress failed to reach a quorum. Last week, we spoke to COSATU National Spokesperson Sanele Sabela, who
the union to think about how to develop different organizing strategies. And this is not something new. Cosatu has been studying this phenomenon for years. In fact, in the 2000s, COSATU released a document from the Potema Commission that actually spoke about.
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COSATU, and it's not just happening to COSATU. Most trade federations in Europe went through this. You have a trade federation that is dominated by the public sector union. You have a problem when it comes to the fundamental character of COSATU as an
Approached COSATU for affiliation. Obviously, we must remember that COSATU has that founding principle: one sector, one union, one country, one federation. And so, within the COSATU, there is already an established union that organizes in the security sector,
a difficult and painful moment in the life of the Federation. However, the decision has been taken in the interest of protecting the unity, integrity, and organizational strength of COSATU. There are no winners when COSATU is divided. The decision was taken.
Right, let's talk about this now. The Congress of South African Trade Unions, that is COSATU, their 15th National Congress takes place in Midrin this week. The gathering comes at a moment when the Federation is being forced to confront questions that go well
of protecting the unity, integrity, and organizational strength of Kosatu. There are no winners when COSATU is divided. The decision was taken in accordance with the COSATU constitutional clauses governing the adjournment of the National Congress Clause 3.4 of
fights that we have seen in the leader of the tripartite alliance we saw on full display at the COSATU conference, which is a great pity because COSATU has a great responsibility. It is the biggest trade union movement in the country. It does have to defend
That's correct, Mr Cotane. Obviously, the main topic on the agenda is the election of new leadership at COSATU, the new leadership of a new president, a first and second deputy president, a treasurer, general secretary, and a deputy general secretary. Now, of
Your house, when we visit, obviously you decide. So COSATU has the prerogative to decide the order of the agenda. It is the same when COSATU goes to speak at ANC events. We never tell them how to run it. We get told when to speak. I mean, even changes can
You know? Huh? That's what happened at the 15th National Congress held by COSATU at Gallagher Estate. It disintegrated. And again, what does that tell you about the broader picture of the alliance between COSATU, ANC, and the SACP? This, of course, in the
Move on to this. COSATU's 15th National Congress was a journey after just two days, the first time in the Federation's 40-year history that the National Congress failed to reach a quorum. Last week, we spoke to COSATU National Spokesperson Sanele Sabela, who
union affiliates refused to submit their credential lists amid a standoff involving the suspension of COSATU's first deputy president, Mai Shingange, by his union, Nahau. Lossi elaborates. In terms of how much we have spent, when I was checking with the
of the economy itself that is actually pushed pressure, which is why currently we are talking of COSATU itself reducing from almost 2002 million members around 2006, 2007 to only 1.55, and in which unionization as a whole in the country, not just COSATU, which
With yourselves, the autonomy of each and every affiliate of COSATU is contained in their constitution and the constitution of COSATU too. Appreciate the issue of autonomy. The South Africa First Forum has welcomed the departure of a group of about 300 asylum
Against the suspension of Mike Shingange at the const or rather COSATU National Congress. The 15th Congress has gotten off to a shaky start as NUM, Samu, Sakao, as well as SASPO continue to protest the suspension of Shingange, who is earmarked as the favorite
COSATU endorsement did matter for the ANC, but it wasn't because COSATU was instructing the ANC to do anything. It was a powerful COSATU at the time, and it had members. It had really strong shop stewards who would go out onto the streets during election time.
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COSATU's Central Executive Committee said it would meet to address outstanding issues before its Congress can proceed, after an adjournment it described as taken to protect the federation's unity 3. The federation's 15th National Congress was set to take place in Midrin, with leadership elections and the future of the tripartite alliance on the agenda 47.
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