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MEDIA STATEMENT: FEDUSA Reaction to the 2025 Budget Speech

12 March 2025 The Federation of Unions of South Africa (FEDUSA) acknowledges the 2025 Budget Speech delivered by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana earlier today, Wednesday, 12 March 2025. As a federation representing workers across multiple sectors and an advocate for the poor, we assess the budget based on its impact on employment, economic growth, social protection, and service […]

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FEDUSA Demands Workers Rights

MEDIA STATEMENT: FEDUSA DEMANDS A PRO-POOR BUDGET: NO TO AUSTERITY, NO TO VAT INCREASES, NO ATTACKS ON WORKERS’ RIGHTS

11 March 2025 The Federation of Unions of South Africa (FEDUSA) approaches the 2025 National Budget Speech with unwavering resolve, demanding bold, worker-centred interventions to counteract economic stagnation, social distress, and corporate greed. With rising living costs, collapsing public services, and job insecurity threatening millions, FEDUSA insists that Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana deliver a budget that puts workers and

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FEDUSA Marks International Women’s Day with a Call for Gender Equality

08 March 2025 The Federation of Unions of South Africa (FEDUSA) joins the global community in observing International Women’s Day under the theme “For ALL Women and Girls: Rights. Equality. Empowerment.”  On this International Women’s Day, FEDUSA stands in solidarity with women across South Africa and around the world. We recognize the tireless contributions of women in

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FEDUSA OPPOSES PENSION CONTRIBUTION BREAK AT GEPF

MEDIA STATEMENT: FEDUSA OPPOSES PENSION CONTRIBUTION BREAK AT GEPF

04 March 2024 The Federation of Unions of South Africa (FEDUSA) strongly opposes any suggestion to reduce government spending by pausing pension contributions at the Government Employees Pension Fund (GEPF). Public servants’ pensions should not be used as a solution for budget shortfalls in the national budget or any future financial plans. FEDUSA understands that South Africa is

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Global Labour Justice and Decent Work

L20 Meeting Concludes with Strong Commitments to Global Labour Justice and Decent Work

MEDIA STATEMENT: GQEBERHA – The Labour 20 (L20) meeting, held in Gqeberha, South Africa, has successfully concluded, marking a significant milestone in advancing the rights and interests of workers within the G20 framework. The meeting commended the Department of Employment and Labour for its efforts in expanding the platform for labour engagement on critical issues. For the first

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Budget-Speech

MEDIA STATEMENT: FEDUSA Welcomes Postponement of Budget Speech for Further Deliberation

IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Federation of Unions of South Africa (FEDUSA) acknowledges the government’s decision to postpone the 2025 Budget Speech, originally scheduled for 19 February 2025. This unprecedented move reflects the complexities inherent in a coalition government, while highlighting the importance of thorough deliberation on fiscal policies that impact all South Africans. The postponement arises from ongoing discussions within

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Socials-Justice

FEDUSA observes World Day of Social Justice

20 February 2025 On this World Day of Social Justice, The Federation of Unions of South Africa (FEDUSA) stands with the world in renewing our commitment to fairness and equality for all. This year’s theme, “Strengthening a Just Transition for a Sustainable Future,” emphasizes the importance of ensuring fairness and inclusion as we move toward a more sustainable

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Media Statement: FEDUSA Mourns 13 Fallen SANDF Soldiers in DRC

29 January 2025 The Federation of Unions of South Africa (FEDUSA) extends its deepest condolences to the families of the 13 South African National Defence Force (SANDF) soldiers who have been confirmed killed in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). We urge the South African government to provide comprehensive support to the families of the

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MEDIA STATEMENT: FEDUSA WELCOMES EXPANDED LABOUR INSPECTORATE BUT WARNS AGAINST OVER-RELIANCE ON INTERNS

10 February 2025 The Federation of Unions of South Africa (FEDUSA) welcomes the announcement by the Department of Employment and Labour regarding the expansion of the labour inspectorate through the recruitment of 20,000 Inspector and Enforcement interns over the next two years. We recognise this as a positive step toward strengthening compliance with labour laws,

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Labour 20 (L20) Launch in Gqeberha Sets the Stage for Workers’ Agenda in the G20

GQEBERHA – The Labour 20 (L20) was successfully launched in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape, on 17 February 2025, marking a pivotal moment for workers in South Africa, Africa, and the Global South. Co-hosted by the Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU), the Federation of Unions of South Africa (FEDUSA), the National Council of Trade Unions

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