The South African Federation of Trade Unions (SAFTU) notes the callous attitude of the President and government to increases the salaries of the public office bearers […]

The South African Federations of Trade Unions (SAFTU) remembers the struggles young people have waged in the 1970s and 1980s. They have sacrificed their lives to […]

In a joint statement, the World Bank and National Treasury have announced a R7.6 billion (€454.4 million, or $480 million) loan to South Africa, supposedly meant […]

The Gross Domestic Product (GDP), which we have come to understand as the conservative measure of the value of all products and services produced, for quarter […]

Healing and building unity were the central theme and outcome of the National Office Bearers’ (NOBs) meeting that took place on 06 June 2022. This was […]

In yet another illustration of how big corporates bend rules to make conditions favourable for their expansion and dominance, with the goal of extracting profits; Glencore […]

SAFTU CONDEMNS “BUILD BACK BETTER” RHETORIC AS SHAM, CONFIRMED BY STATSSA   The South African Federation of Trade Unions (SAFTU) notes the growth in employment statistics […]

SAFTU 2nd National Congress Declaration  We, the 709 voting delegates to this 2nd National Congress of the South African Federation of Trade Unions, hereby declare that […]

The total remuneration of R300 million paid by Sibanye Stillwater to its Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Neal Froneman, has sparked outrage and lamentations from different sections […]

Covid-19 has exposed the incapacities of the global health system to swiftly deal with pandemics and save lives. However, not only did Covid-19 expose the inability […]

The South African Federation of Trade Unions (SAFTU) supports the workers strike at ArcelorMittal South Africa, led by our affiliate, the National Union of Metalworkers of […]

The South African Federation of Trade Unions (SAFTU) strongly condemns the assassination of a Palestinian journalist who worked for Al Jazeera, Shireen Abu Akleh. Shireen was […]

The South African Federation of Trade Unions (SAFTU) welcomes the conviction and sentencing of two former employees of a municipality in the Western Cape, to a […]

The South African Federation of Trade Unions (SAFTU) supports the campaign, #SaveFreeTV, initiated by People’s Media Consortium (PMC) and other interest groups.Though a digital migration is necessary […]

South African workers are expressing grievances and are out on strike at many sites, and preparing for others. These include the mining, transport, and agricultural sectors. […]

The South African Federation of Trade Unions (SAFTU) is appalled at how government is bungling the Social Relief of Distress Grant transition process. This bungling will […]

The South African Federation of Trade Unions (SAFTU) wishes workers, students and all sections of the working class a happy easter. Further, we wish you safe […]

The South African Federation of Trade Unions (SAFTU) stands in solidarity with the people of Kwa Zulu Natal, who have suffered the horrors of floods that […]

SAFTU MOURNS THE KILLING OF ELVIS NYATHI The South African Federation of Trade Unions (SAFTU) calls on the poor and marginalised working-class community of Diepsloot – […]

The South African Federation of Trade Unions (SAFTU) is gravely concerned with the delay in the disbursement of monies by the National Student Financial Aid Scheme […]