SAFTU statement on the 16 days of activism for no violence against women and children

SAFTU statement on the 16 days of activism for no violence against women and children

November 25, 2019 SAFTU 0

The 25th November 2019, marks yet another critical day on our national and international calendar. Governments and civil society formations set aside sixteen (16) days […]

Declaration of the Inaugural Central Committee of the South African Federation of Trade Unions, held on the 18 – 20 November 2019 at Birchwood Hotel

November 21, 2019 SAFTU 0

We the 350 delegates to the SAFTU Inaugural Central Committee held on the 18 – 20 November 2019, representing 29 of the affiliated unions with […]

The South African Federation of Trade Unions (SAFTU) condemns the forced resignation of Bolivia’s socialist President Evo Morales and his Vice President, Álvaro García Linera.

November 12, 2019 SAFTU 0

In reality this was nothing less than a coup by the capitalist ruling class and the armed forces, supported by some disgruntled sections of the […]

SAFTU statement on President Cyril Ramaphosa’s second Investment Conference

November 5, 2019 SAFTU 0

The South African Federation of Trade Unions (SAFTU) deems the second Investment Council as a pure jamboree designed to pull wool over the eyes of […]

SAFTU extends its deepest condolences to the wife, children , family friends following the untimely passing of an illustrious gentle giant of the journalistic craft, Xolani Gwala.

November 1, 2019 SAFTU 0

Mphephethwa as he was affectionately known ,succumbed to cancer after an arduous battle with the chronic illness since 2017. His death has abruptly put to […]

The unbundling of Eskom, Not just a Roadmap, But a Death Trap for South Africa’s Energy Independence

November 1, 2019 SAFTU 0

The South African Federation of Trade Unions (SAFTU) joins NUMSA and NUM in opposing the decision to go ahead with the unbundling of Eskom. What […]