Johnathan Paoli
THE Congress of South African Trade Unions (Cosatu)’s Day of Action kicked off successfully across the country, culminating in Johannesburg, Durban and Cape Town.
Cosatu applied for the Section 77 certificate from NEDLAC, making this a protected strike.
The strike centered around certain themes, namely, what the federation calls the attacks on collective bargaining in all sectors, reduction of high interest rates, repo rates, addressing the high unemployment rate, prevention of crime and corruption, energy and water crises, Gender-based Violence, and the Municipal System Act.
Copies of the Memorandum were handed over to the South African Local Government Association (SALGA), South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC), Department of Employment and Labour, and the Office of the Premier.
Cosatu Gauteng urged all workers, regardless of their sector or affiliation, to stand in solidarity with the federation and participate in this important march. Together, we can fight for a more
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