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Numsa says govt afraid to have Saftu as part of Nedlac
NUmsa has accused Cosatu and Fedusa which are part of Nedlac of promoting neoliberal economic capitalist policies, regardless of how damaging they are to workers.
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Vavi: Saftu attracting new members, other unions becoming irrelevant
Zwenzima Vavi says workers have lost faith in unions and they no longer represent the needs of low-income earners.
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[WATCH] Vavi drums up support at Saftu rally
The South African Federation of Trade Unions held its first rally in Cape Town this weekend. Union leader Zwelinzima Vavi addressed workers & representatives.
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Vavi takes a jab at unions
Zwelinzima Vavi was drumming up support for the newly-formed South African Federation of Trade Unions in Cape Town this weekend.
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Vavi: Saftu is not affiliated with any political party
Zwelinzima Vavi says Cosatu’s membership numbers have suffered because of the trade union federation’s relationship with the ANC.
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Saftu: Workers are tired of being failed by existing unions
Saftu members and supporters have gathered in Cape Town as part of the newly established union’s Report Back Rally.
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[WATCH] Vavi: 10111 call centre operator strike is unnecessary
Saftu's Zwelinzima Vavi rally’s behind striking 10111 call centre workers, calling it uncaring and shameless for the employers to have allowed it to reach this point.
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[WATCH] '10111 call centre a very stressful environment'
With no end in sight for the 10111 call centre operators' strike, some employees reveal the awful working conditions they face.
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Vavi urges Mbalula to intervene in ending 10111 staff strike
Vavi says top officials have no regard for the services provided by these operators and warns the strike will intensify.
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[LISTEN] Why Zwelinzima Vavi won't vote for the ANC
General secretary of SA Federation of Trade Unions Zwelinzima Vavi continues to speak out against President Jacob Zuma.
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Zwelinzima Vavi: I will not vote ANC
Vavi says he can't vote for the governing party with Jacob Zuma at its helm.
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[ANALYSIS] Winds of change for SACP and Cosatu
Stephen Grootes says the SACP is about to start a process that could mark the start of fundamental change in our politics, something that will not just change the game, but change the playing field altogether.
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Saftu to march to Durban City Hall to mark Workers’ Day
The newly formed federation will hold its first Workers' Day at the Durban City Hall this morning.
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Saftu: Removing ANC-led govt will advance working class interests
The federation says it plans to target vulnerable workers because two-quarters of the country's workforce is still not unionised.
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Saftu announces its top leadership
The newly formed labour federation nominated its preferred candidates at its inaugural congress on Saturday.
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Vavi: Zuma is a problem and should be removed
Zwelinzima Vavi says the president has single-handedly led the unravelling of the African National Congress and the country.
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Citizens urged to wear black to show disapproval of Cabinet reshuffle
This initiative coincides with calls from opposition parties and civil rights organisations for citizens to speak out against Zuma’s drastic executive portfolio change.
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Vavi calls for shutdown of Treasury in wake of Cabinet shake-up
Zwelinzima Vavi says South Africans should be ready to fight against destructive forces with no fear, in order to save the country.
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Political parties react furiously to Zuma Cabinet reshuffle
Economic Freedom Fighters spokesperson Mbuyiseni Ndlozi says President Zuma has officially handed over the Treasury to the Guptas.
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Vavi calls for march to Treasury after Cabinet reshuffle
Zwelinzima Vavi says every citizen concerned about the future of the country should join them in occupying the Finance Department to stop the new appointees from entering the building.
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Union federations riddled by factionalism - Vavi
Zwelinzima Vavi says union federations that are meant to be fighting for the working class have become riddled by factionalism.
