SCRAP THE LABOUR LAW AMENDMENTS!
REJECT THE DRAFT CODE ON GOOD PRACTICE ON DISMISSAL! RESIST THE ATTACKS ON WORKERS’ RIGHTS! The South African Federation of Trade Unions (SAFTU) vehemently rejects […]
Month: April 2025
SAFTU MARKS 8 YEARS OF STRUGGLE: A MILESTONE IN DEFENCE OF WORKERS AND THE POOR
The South African Federation of Trade Unions (SAFTU) marks its 8th anniversary since its historic formation on 22 April 2017—a milestone in the ongoing struggle to build a militant, independent, […]
SAFTU on the Brutal Shooting of Students at Walter Sisulu University
The South African Federation of Trade Unions (SAFTU) strongly condemns in the brutal shooting of students at Walter Sisulu University (WSU). This heinous and senseless […]
SAFTU Statement on the Continued Deterioration of Working-Class Living Standards
The South African Federation of Trade Unions (SAFTU) expresses its deep alarm at the ongoing rise in the cost of living and the consequent erosion […]
SAFTU CONDEMNS TRUMP’S GLOBAL TARIFF ESCALATION:A DANGEROUS BLOW TO WORKERS, TRADE JUSTICE, AND GLOBAL STABILITY
The South African Federation of Trade Unions (SAFTU) strongly condemns the latest wave of “reciprocal tariffs” announced by U.S. President Donald Trump, which include a […]
SAFTU REJECTS MINISTER GODONGWANA’S MISLEADING CLAIM: IN REALITY, VAT IS REGRESSIVE AND HURTS THE POOR
The South African Federation of Trade Unions (SAFTU) rejects Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana’s recent attempt to portray VAT (Value-Added Tax) as a progressive tax. The […]