10 July 2026 The Federation of Unions of South Africa (FEDUSA) expresses its full support for its affiliate, the National Union of Hotel, Restaurant, Catering, Commercial, Health and Allied Workers (NUHRCCHAW), which is currently engaged in a protected strike at Premier Hotel OR Tambo since Monday.     The strike follows a deadlock in wage negotiations after the parties failed to reach agreement on key worker demands. These include an 8% wage increase, regulated working hours of 195 hours per month, and the payment of a bonus equivalent to a full or half month’s salary. Premier Hotel OR Tambo has offered a 4.25% wage increase, which falls short of workers’ expectations and does not adequately respond to the rising cost of living.    Additional concerns raised by workers include the employer’s refusal to offer incentives unless targets are met, and the failure to increase transport and food allowances. The current food allowance stands at R7, while workers are reportedly provided with only two slices of bread per day. Workers have also raised concerns regarding the handling of tips, with workers receiving only R200 of their earned tips.  Furthermore, the hotel does not provide transport for employees after 23h00, placing workers’ safety at risk.    FEDUSA maintains that workers deserve fair and just compensation that reflects both their contribution and the current economic realities. Employers have a responsibility to respect workers’ rights and engage in meaningful negotiations that lead to positive outcomes for all  parties involved.     FEDUSA will continue to support NUHRCCHAW and closely monitor developments as engagement between the parties progresses.   END.

7 July 2026 The Federation of Unions of South Africa (FEDUSA) welcomes the publication by the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) of retirement funds and employers with arrear contributions. However,

26 June 2026 The Federation of Unions of South Africa (FEDUSA) notes the planned national action on 30 June and calls on all workers, employers, communities, and law-enforcement agencies to

17 June 2026 South Africa’s Organised Labour federations – COSATU, FEDUSA, SAFTU and NACTU are deeply concerned about the worsening crisis at the Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) and the Compensation

17 June 2026 Organised Labour at the National Economic Development and Labour Council (NEDLAC), comprising COSATU, FEDUSA, SAFTU and NACTU, has convened this media briefing to respond to the growing

10 June 2026 The Federation of Unions of South Africa (FEDUSA) fully supports its affiliate, the National Tertiary Education Union (NTEU), in formally lodging a criminal complaint against the Vice-Chancellor of

10 June 2026 The Federation of Unions of South Africa (FEDUSA) has noted with shock and sadness reports surrounding the death of Cartrack employee, Gcina Dhladhla, who suffered a medical emergency

8 June 2026 The Federation of Unions of South Africa (FEDUSA) notes President Cyril Ramaphosa’s address to the nation on migration and illegal immigration. FEDUSA acknowledges that migration management is a legitimate

5 June 2026 The Federation of Unions of South Africa (FEDUSA) notes the outcome of South Africa’s appearance before the International Labour Organization’s Committee on the Application of Standards and welcomes the

26 May 2026 The Federation of Unions of South Africa (FEDUSA) notes with concern developments that government is unlikely to extend further fuel levy relief as National Treasury moves to rebalance

23 May 2026 The Federation of Unions of South Africa (FEDUSA) notes the release of the fourth quarter crime statistics for the 2025/26 financial year by Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia.

13 May 2026 The Federation of Unions of South Africa (FEDUSA) notes with serious concern the Quarterly Labour Force Survey figures released by Statistics South Africa today, which show that South

7 May 2026 Comrades, members of the media, workers and the public. COSATU and FEDUSA address the country today following weeks of political, legal, institutional and bargaining work undertaken by organised

29 April 2026 The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) and the Federation of Unions of South Africa (FEDUSA) have placed GEMS on notice following yesterday’s engagement on the unaffordable 9.5%

29 April 2026 On this year’s Workers’ Day (1 May 2026), the Federation of Unions of South Africa (FEDUSA) stands with workers who are holding this country together under immense strain.

MEDIA STATEMENT: FEDUSA CALLS FOR SAFER MENTAL HEALTH CONDITIONS INWORKPLACES 28 April 2026 The Federation of Unions of South Africa (FEDUSA) marks World Day for Safety and Health at Work

20 April 2026 South Africa’s healthcare financing system is unsustainable, too expensive, and failing workers. This is no longer a matter of contestation. At the recent Section 77 hearing at

13 April 2026 This is happening in the middle of a punishing cost of living crisis. Food prices remain high. Transport costs continue to bite. Electricity is unaffordable for millions.

10 April 2026 The Federation of Unions of South Africa (FEDUSA) welcomes the publication of the Protected Disclosures Bill for public comment as an important opportunity to strengthen protection for whistle-blowers

1 April 2026 The Federation of Unions of South Africa (FEDUSA) expresses serious concern at the steep increase in the price of illuminating paraffin, including the adjustment to the Single

31 March 2026 The Federation of Unions of South Africa (FEDUSA) notes the joint announcement by the Minister of Finance and the Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy on short-term

26 March 2026 The Federation of Unions of South Africa (FEDUSA) notes the decision by the South African Reserve Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) to keep the repo rate unchanged

21 March 2026 As South Africa marks Human Rights Day under the theme “Bill of Rights at 30: Making Human Dignity Real”, FEDUSA calls for a decisive shift from constitutional

7 March 2026 The Federation of Unions of South Africa (FEDUSA) notes with serious concern the indication by Business RescuePractitioners of their intention to initiate liquidation proceedings against the South

11 March 2026 The Federation of Unions of South Africa (FEDUSA) in KwaZulu-Natal condemns, in the strongest possible terms, the decision by the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Basic Education to withdraw

04 March 2026 The Federation of Unions of South Africa (FEDUSA) stands in full support of its affiliate, UASA, in expressing deep sadness and concern following the announcement by Ekapa

03 March 2026 The Federation of Unions of South Africa (FEDUSA) confirms that the Government Employees Medical Scheme (GEMS) has requested an extension to respond to the Memorandum of Demands

26 February 2026 The Federation of Unions of South Africa (FEDUSA) stands in solidarity with COSATU and its public sector unions as they embark on their National Day of Action

25 February 2026 The Federation of Unions of South Africa (FEDUSA) has studied the 2026 National Budget and our assessment is clear: this is a disciplined fiscal consolidation Budget with

23 February 2026 South Africans are living under severe economic and social strain. Workers are battling rising food price escalating electricity tariffs, high transport costs and growing household debt. Families