Cosatu tension
Cosatu moving on, no longer dwelling on past tensions
The trade union federation yesterday celebrated its 30th anniversary, a week after electing new leadership.
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#CosatuCongress: New deputy general secretary to be elected
Day 3 of the federation’s annual national congress is taking place in Midrand today.
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Cosatu Congress: Delegates to elect new leaders
The congress is expected to elect Bheki Ntshalintshali as Zwelinzima Vavi’s replacement.
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Cosatu's special national congress: Delegates endorse Limusa & Losi’s attendance
Delegates spent nearly 10 hours trying to resolve the credentials issue and eventually put it to a vote.
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Resistance expected over Numsa, Vavi issue
While not on the agenda at Cosatu's congress, some will push for a discussion on Numsa & Vavi’s expulsion.
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Disgruntled unions to discuss Vavi & Numsa before Cosatu congress
The unions have openly declared their support for a campaign to reinstate Numsa and Zwelinzima Vavi.
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Numsa criticises Dlamini ahead of Cosatu congress
Numsa appealed to delegates attending the congress to stand up against those who try to destroy Cosatu.
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Seven unions vow to defy Cosatu president
Cosatu President Sidumo Dlamini told unions not to interact or work with Zwelinzima Vavi.
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Vavi consulting lawyers and allied unions following dismissal
Zwelinzima Vavi said his dismissal represented a turning point in South Africa's labour movement.
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'Vavi dismissed for gross misconduct'
The deputy general secretary on Tuesday said Vavi's decision to boycott meetings had a serious impact.
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Vavi 'not resigning', but forces Cosatu's hand
Zwelinzima Vavi says he’s not resigning but expects to be fired for refusing to attend tomorrow's CEC meeting.
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Vavi due to make 'big announcement'
Zwelinzima Vavi has refused to say what’s being announced but has said it will be about his future.
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‘Do-or-die’ meeting to take place over public service wage
Cosatu unions and government are expected to discuss the deadlock in public service wage talks.
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Vavi to consult with allies over Cosatu's claims
Zwelinzima Vavi says he's not going to respond to all the claims levelled against him by the federation’s CEC.
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Cosatu to question Vavi over CEC meeting boycott
Zwelinzima Vavi tweeted that he wouldn’t attend this week’s meeting saying it was wrong to continue.
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No confirmation yet from Cosatu on Vavi's fate
Zwelinzima Vavi refused to attend the meeting that started on Monday, saying it shouldn’t go ahead.
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Cosatu affiliates call for cancellation of CEC
An application to have a new metalworkers union brought into the fold will be tabled if the CEC goes ahead.
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Blades out at Slovo memorial
SACP’s Blade Nzimande responded to an open letter written to the party by Cosatu's Zwelinzima Vavi.
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Cosatu boss: Calls for my resignation not legitimate
S'dumo Dlamini says calls for him to resign are being made in the media and are therefore not legitimate.
