Cosatu at the crossroads: Serving the core or the working poor?
Cosatu, launched in 1985, recently celebrated 20 years of its existence. Eddie Webster reflects on the changing labour market and …
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COSATU at the crossroads: towards tripartite corporatism or democratic socialism?
The democratic socialist project in South Africa requires the development of strong, working class-based organisations within civil framework to encourage …
Cosatu celebrates 30 years
Founded 30 years ago, the Congress of South African Trade Unions (Cosatu) had its 30th anniversary at Curries Fountain in …
Corporate social and environmental responsibility
South Africa has had a tradition of corporate philanthropy since the early 1970s. David Fig recently presented preliminary research at …
Cosatu Congress 2006: Zuma or working class power
Many believed the 9th Cosatu Congress would result in deep divisions in the federation and a significant reshuffling of leadership. …
Corporate Social Responsibility: Sham or True Engagement?
The South African Resource Watch recently conducted a study on South African corporate social responsibility in the mining industry in …
COSATU congress from the floor
Xolani Ngonini spoke to delegates at the COSATU congress and captured their personal views on a range of issues. …
Corporate South Africa’s response to HIV/AIDS: Why so slow?
Why is corporate SA so slow to respond to HIV/AIDS? David Dickinson looks beyond the traditional argument presented by business …
COSATU congress progress for gender equality?
Liesl Orr outlines COSATU’s new gender policy and its adoption at Congress. Attachments COSATU Congress. progress for gender equality_0 …