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30 July 2025 The South African labour movement, represented by its four major federations COSATU, FEDUSA, SAFTU and NACTU, concludes the 2025 Labour 20 (L20) Summit with a collective and resolute voice. Across two days of intensive engagement in George in the Western Cape on the sidelines of the G20 Employment Working Group meeting and […]

08 July 2025 The Federation of Unions of South Africa (FEDUSA) has noted with serious concern the troubling allegations emerging from within the South African Police Service as brought to light by Kwa-Zulu Natal Police Commissioner, Nhlanhla Mkwanazi. These allegations, which point to possible interference, obstruction of justice, and abuse of power at the highest

12 June 2025 The Federation of Unions of South Africa (FEDUSA) formally expresses its full support and solidarity with its affiliate, the National Teachers Union (NATU), in their principled and timely campaign against the harmful budget cuts affecting South Africa’s public education system. NATU has consistently raised the alarm over the deteriorating conditions in many

21 MAY 2025   The Federation of Unions of South Africa (FEDUSA) expresses deep concern over the 2025 National Budget – Budget 3.0 – tabled by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana earlier today, 21 May 2025. While the budget may appear to respond to public outcry by affirming the halting of the formerly proposed VAT increase,

01 June 2025 The Federation of Unions of South Africa (FEDUSA) notes Cabinet’s approval of the National Labour Migration Policy (NLMP) White Paper 2025 with a combination of caution and considered interest. As a trade union federation rooted in constitutional democracy, human rights, and inclusive economic development, FEDUSA recognises the complex balance the White Paper attempts to strike between

19 May 2025 As the Minister of Finance prepares to table Budget 3.0 before Parliament on Wednesday, 21 May 2025, the Federation of Unions of South Africa (FEDUSA) urges the government to reject austerity as a fiscal policy response and instead adopt a more inclusive and progressive budgetary framework. The Federation warns that any attempt

16 May 2025 The Federation of Unions of South Africa (FEDUSA) welcomes the withdrawal of the Sector Education and Training Authority (SETA) Board Chairpersons appointments and effectively opening up the process again. FEDUSA affiliate, National Tertiary Education Union (NTEU) had written a letter to the minister of Higher Education and Training Dr Nobuhle Nkabane, expressing

15 May 2025 The Federation of Unions of South Africa (FEDUSA) supports its affiliate, the United National Transport Union (UNTU), as the union are in challenging wage negotiations with Transnet. Should the intervention by Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) fail and UNTU members find themselves compelled to embark on industrial action to secure

13 May 2025 The Federation of Unions of South Africa (FEDUSA) is gravely concerned by the deteriorating state of the country’s labour market, as confirmed by the Quarterly Labour Force Survey (QLFS) for the first quarter of 2025. The latest publication paints a sobering picture of deepening joblessness and persistent labour market exclusion, particularly among

24 April 2025 The Federation of Unions of South Africa (FEDUSA) notes the National Treasury’s reversal of the proposed Value-Added Tax (VAT) rate increase initially outlined in the 2025 National Budget. While FEDUSA welcomes the reprieve this brings to millions of working-class and poor households, we remain deeply concerned about the erratic leadership and policy