Preamble of the Constitution
COSATU: By South African Labour Bulletin.
In the unions
Preparing for an uncertain future
Union independence and union influence on ANC policy are the key issues facing COSATU. Karl von Holdt reflects on the …
Preparing for the future
Is the era of conflict being replaced by a new era of co-operation? How is the character of trade unionism …
Politics Looms Larger Than Shopfloor: Cosatu’s 10th National Congress
The Congress of South African Trade Unions holds three-yearly national congresses and the resolutions emerging from them are watched with …
POPCRU Justice for all interview with Abbey Witbooi
Tanya van Meelis and Rugaya Rees interview Abbey Witbooi – general secretary of POPCRU. Attachments POPCRU, Justice for all. …
Popular front or united front?
Solomon Mlambo, a COSATU trade unionist, argues that the popular front approach to alliances weakens the working class. He argues …
Post office strike and Future bargaining
An unusual demand triggered a strike at the South African Post Office (Sapo). After being convinced by their colleagues that …
Plant now, harvest later: pressures facing union investment companies
Etienne Vlok examines NIT and SIH’s investment strategies, whether they are aligned with union principles and whether they are subject …
Platform on workers’ rights
Adopted by COSATU Special Congress 10-12 September 1993 Attachments Platform on workers rights_0 (2 MB)