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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

03 April 2025 The Federation of Unions of South Africa (FEDUSA) is outraged by Transnet’s blatant disregard for collective bargaining and fair labour practices. FEDUSA stands in full support of its affiliate, the United National Transport Union (UNTU), in its fight against the unlawful and unilateral implementation of a wage agreement that was entered into

2 April 2025 The Federation of Unions of South Africa (FEDUSA) strongly condemns Parliament’s approval of the 2025 Budget Proposal, which entrenches regressive taxation and austerity measures that will further burden workers and vulnerable communities. The decision to raise VAT to 16% by 2026/27, alongside personal income tax (PIT) bracket creep, will drive up the

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

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

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