What does COSATU mean in full?
Congress of South Africa Trade Unions
/ (ˌkəʊˈzɑːtuː) / n acronym for. Congress of South Africa Trade Unions.
What does COSATU deal with?
To establish one union for each industry within six months. To focus on the exploitation of women workers. To call for the lifting of the state of emergency, withdrawal of troops from the townships and release of all political prisoners. To continue the call for international pressure, including disinvestment.
Which unions are under COSATU?
This trade union federation was formed on 30 November 1985 after more than four years of negotiations between, among others, the Council of Unions of South Africa (Cusa), the Federation of South African Trade Unions (Fosatu), the Azanian Congress of Trade Unions (Azactu) and the SA Allied Workers’ Union (Saawu).
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.
Which union is best for retail workers?
UFCW is the union for retail workers. The retail sector is a growth industry and it’s essential that we turn retail jobs into good, middle-class jobs with fair scheduling practices for the sake of our communities, economy and country.
What type of workers does COSATU represent?
Can you belong to two unions?
And, if there are several different possible groups of employees to organize at any one business, then each employer could end up with multiple bargaining relationships. Employers could have more than one union representing different groups of employees.
How long after joining a union can I get help?
Members are entitled to legal assistance in accordance with Rule 4.6 of the union Rule Book in force at the time. Eligibility for legal services in respect of personal injury claims is immediate upon joining the union; for all other legal services, 4 weeks’ full paying membership is required.