What does COSATU mean?
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What does COSATU mean?
Congress of South Africa Trade Unions
/ (ˌkəʊˈzɑːtuː) / n acronym for. Congress of South Africa Trade Unions.
Who does COSATU represent?
COSATU was launched in December 1985 after four years of unity talks between unions opposed to apartheid and committed to a non-racial, non-sexist and democratic South Africa. At our launch we represented less than half a million workers organised in 33 unions.
What is the aim of COSATU?
COSATU’s main goal is to improve the circumstances of working people. It encourages workers to join unions. COSATU supports peaceful democracy and rejects discrimination. Members of COSATU believe that workers should control the leadership of the group.
What are COSATU political?
COSATU is part of an alliance with the ANC and the South African Communist Party, called the Tripartite Alliance. COSATU’s role in the alliance has been the subject of debate, since the organisation has been critical of some of the ANC government’s policies.
Who formed COSATU?
Federation of South African Tra…SA Allied Workers’ Union
Congress of South African Trade Unions/Founders
Why is Cosatu important in South Africa?
Numerous stay-aways and strikes to protest against the state of emergency, elections and national days of commemoration among others, were launched by Cosatu in cooperation with the UDF. Cosatu also supports the sanctions and disinvestment campaign against South Africa. Two important campaigns were initiated by Cosatu.
Who is the leader of COSATU?
Sdumo DlaminiCongress of South African Trade Unions / President
When was COSATU formed?
December 1, 1985, Durban, South AfricaCongress of South African Trade Unions / Founded
On December 1, 1985, the Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) the largest federation of trade unions in South Africa, was formed. COSATU adopted many of the principles of FOSATU.
Who can join COSATU?
Must be 18 to 59 years of age.
What is history of COSATU?
The Congress of South African Trade Unions (Cosatu) was launched on 1 December 1985, at the height of the struggle against apartheid. As a federation, it brought together many of the unions formed after the wave of strikes at the beginning of 1973 which marked a renewal of trade union activity after a decade-long lull.
What is the role of COSATU in South Africa?
Who formed Cosatu?
Who is president of COSATU?
Is Cosatu a trade union?
Cosatu has a strong national and regional structure, and, with more than 1 million members, is the largest and strongest trade union federation in South Africa. Its president is John Gomomo, and Jay Naidoo is the general secretary.
