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Month: May 2025

SAFTU Welcomes the Withdrawal of Politically Contaminated SETA Chairperson Appointments — and Warns Against Recycled Cadres and Patronage Networks

May 15, 2025 SAFTU Admin 0

  The South African Federation of Trade Unions (SAFTU) welcomes the decision by the Minister of Higher Education, Dr. Nobuhle Nkabane, to withdraw all recently appointed SETA […]

SAFTU Statement on the Increase in Unemployment: First Quarter 2025 Quarterly Labour Force Survey

May 13, 2025 SAFTU Admin 0

The South African Federation of Trade Unions (SAFTU) expresses deep concern over the alarming rise in unemployment revealed in the first quarter 2025 Quarterly Labour […]

Manufacturing  Collapse,  Investment  Strike  &  Neo-Colonial  Dependency

May 9, 2025 SAFTU Admin 0

The  South  African  Federation  of  Trade  Unions  (SAFTU)  expresses  deep  concern  at  the  continued  decline  of  South  Africa’s  manufacturing  sector,  as  confirmed  by  the  latest  […]

SAFTU REJECTS OPERATION VULINDLELA PHASE II: STOP PRIVATISING PUBLIC GOODS AND SHIFTING RISKS TO THE PEOPLE!

May 8, 2025 SAFTU Admin 0

The South African Federation of Trade Unions (SAFTU) unequivocally rejects the expansion of Operation Vulindlela — a neoliberal structural reform agenda that is accelerating the […]

SAFTU VINDICATED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYEMENT’S RECENT COMMUNIQUE

May 7, 2025 SAFTU Admin 0

The South African Federation of Trade Unions (SAFTU) is vindicated by the Department of Employment and Labour’s communique released on the 4th of May, 2024, […]

THANK YOU TO ALL WORKERS, MOVEMENTS AND LEFT FORMATIONS WHO MADE MAY DAY 2025 A SUCCESSFUL DAY OF STRUGGLE

May 2, 2025 SAFTU Admin 0

The South African Federation of Trade Unions (SAFTU) extends its heartfelt gratitude to all workers, unions, community organisations, social movements, and progressive political forces who […]

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SAFTU Welcomes the Withdrawal of Politically Contaminated SETA Chairperson Appointments

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Section 77
What We Stand For

YouTube Video VVVFYnNUSkE4VVRhMEZ3VHlZU2FTZlN3LnhpaUhkSFhCOTdn Comrades, for those who were unable to watch our press conference from last week live and in real time, here's the full conference regarding our rejection of the Labour Amendment Bill
Comrades, for those who were unable to watch our press conference from last week live and in real time, here's the full conference regarding our rejection of the Labour Amendment Bill
SAFTU LABOUR LAW AMENDMENT PRESS CONFERENCE
The President of GIWUSA Mametlwe Sebei addresses the striking workers at Ribas Manufacturing. The workers are on strike for safer working conditions and a fair wage increase of R4 per hour. This rally highlights the critical need for better labor standards and the ongoing fight for workers' rights. Watch as the President delivers a powerful speech, emphasizing the importance of unity and solidarity in achieving these goals. Support the cause and stay informed about the labor movement.

- Location: 40 Hospital Street, Cleveland, Johannesburg

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GIWUSA President Address the Striking workers at Ribas Manufacturing
Join us as the General Secretary of SAFTU, Zwelinzima Vavi, stands in solidarity with the Ribas Manufacturing workers who are on strike for safer working conditions and a fair wage increase of R4 per hour. This rally highlights the critical need for better labor standards and the fight for workers' rights. Watch the powerful speeches, see the united front of the workers, and support the cause.

Location: 40 Hospital Street, Cleveland, Johannesburg

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SAFTU General Secretary Zwelinzima Vavi, joins the Striking workers at Ribas Manufacturing
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