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IOL reports that trade union federation Cosatu appears to be heading for another crisis after the SA Democratic Teachers’ Union (Sadtu) filed papers with the Johannesburg Labour Court challenging the federation’s resolution to support the SA Communist Party in next year's general elections outside of the ANC-led alliance.
In the papers, Sadtu argues that the resolution was wrongly adopted, as it had been agreed that there should be a special congress to deliberate on the matter. Sadtu accused the National Education, Health and Allied Workers' Union (Nehawu) of ramming through the resolution. The two unions recently exchanged heated public statements over the issue of public sector wage negotiations. Also cited in the court papers – running to 100 pages – are 17 unions affiliated with the federation, which is in alliance with the ANC. The main affidavit for the case was filed by Sadtu general secretary Mugwena Maluleke. The date for the case has yet to be determined. Sadtu spokesperson Nomusa Cembi confirmed that they were heading to the Labour Court and said: “I wish to point out that Sadtu, as with other affiliates, is not averse to any decision of the federation to support the SACP to contest state power. Sadtu objects to a decision of such a magnitude being taken in total disregard of the constitution of the federation, as this undermines the democratic values of the federation.
- Read the full original of the report in the above regard by Sihle Mavuso at IOL
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