STUDENT ALLEGEDLY DIES OF HUNGER – NEOLIBERAL POLICIES ARE RESPONSIBLE
The South African Federation of Trade Unions (SAFTU) is saddened by the passing of Ethekwini TVET student, Yonwaba Manyanya, allegedly, due to hunger. Media reports […]
Month: May 2021
SAFTU SALUTES THE LABOUR AND SOCIAL ACTIVISTS OF OUR CONTINENT ON AFRICA DAY, 25 MAY
At the South African Federation of Trade Unions, we are workers inspired by the commitment, “An injury to one is an injury to all!” With […]
GOVERNMENT WON’T KEEP ITS HERD IMMUNITY PROMISE THIS YEAR
The South African Federation of Trade Unions (SAFTU) is worried about the snail-paced vaccine roll-out. Government will not meet the target in the roll-out plan, […]
SAFTU SUPPORTS ESKOM WORKERS CURRENTLY BARGAINING FOR WAGE INCREASE
The South African Federation of Trade Unions (SAFTU) notes the wage talks at Eskom, in which NUMSA is negotiating alongside NUM, and supports the workers’ […]
SAFTU UNCONDITIONALLY SUPPORTS ARRESTED LEADERS OF ABAHLALI BASEMJONDOLO
The South African Federation of Trade Unions (SAFTU) pledges Solidarity to and support the leaders of Abahlali baseMjondolo who are arrested on trumped charges relating […]
SAFTU SALUTES NURSES ON INTERNATIONAL NURSES DAY
In history, healthcare has been the most important factor in mitigating against untimely deaths, whether due to war, accidents, or illnesses. Now, capitalism’s new “zoonotic” […]