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Sunday Independent reports that Cosatu rebels who punted the formation of a new labour federation were unable to give it public support at a workers’ summit on Saturday as they had not yet received the go-ahead from members.
Nor could Solidarity and the Association of Mineworkers and Construction (Amcu) - two major unions on which organisers are counting - as they need to hold congresses to decide on joining the new body. However, most unions in attendance, including the National Union of Metalworkers of SA (Numsa), did give the thumbs up for the new federation. The country will know its name and logo by next year. The momentous task of bringing the organisation to life will not be easy. Not only do the 30 unions who attended the indaba have ideological differences, but many of them organise in the same sectors and this could lead to power struggles. Yet, organisers believe a new federation would quickly gain traction among frustrated workers.
- Read this report by Amy Musgrave and Theto Mahlakoana in full at Sunday Independent
- Read too, New labour federation expected by year end, at SABC News
- And also, Plans underway to hold founding congress for new workers’ federation, at EWN
Get other news reports at the SA Labour News home page