Cosatu and its affiliated organisations are expected to embark on a nationwide protest against the state of the South African economy and the country’s poor governance this week: CapeTown
The Congress of South African Trade Unions and its affiliated organisations are expected to embark on a nationwide protest against the state of the South African economy and the country’s poor governance.According to a statement released by the trade union yesterday, 3 July 2023, the protest is scheduled to take place on Thursday, 6 July 2023.
‘This is also a signal to the government, the Reserve Bank, and the commercial banks that the working class can no longer afford to bear the burden of rising levels of inflation, electricity tariff hikes, and relentless and reckless increases in the repo rate.’ Here are some of the suggested requests put forth by the union to alleviate employee pressure and uplift the economy:Ensure the timely implementation of the two-pot pension reforms by March 1, 2024.Take immediate action to address the consistent non-payment of employees in 36 municipalities.
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