The union federation will discuss key policy issues, including wide-scale retrenchments, a changing labour landscape and a loss of bargaining power.
JOHANNESBURG - Trade union federation Cosatu will have to convince over 1.5 million of its members this week that it still has the might to respond to their labour demands.
Cosatu will hold its 14th national congress this week, with the programme set to kick off on Monday morning. The trade union federation will discuss key policy issues, including wide-scale retrenchments, a changing labour landscape and a loss of bargaining power.While Cosatu still enjoys a membership base of more than 1.5 million, the trade union federation has lost a substantial number of workers.
Policy documents released by the union federation ahead of its congress show a drop of some 60,000 workers.But there appears to be some concern about the dwindling collective power the affiliate unions still have. The dismal turnout at the recent national shutdown organised by federations Cosatu and Saftu paint a grim picture.Despite these concerns, Cosatu has reaffirmed its commitment to fighting for a decent living wage and better working conditions.
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