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

22 February 2026 The Federation of Unions of South Africa (FEDUSA), together with its public service unions HOSPERSA, NAPTOSA, NATU, PEU, PSA and SAOU, confirms that yesterday’s mass protest in

17 February 2026 The Federation of Unions of South Africa notes with deep concern and sober realism the latest Quarterly Labour Force Survey data released today, which once again confirms

15 February 2026 Today, trade unions in the Public Service Coordinating Bargaining Council address the media at the PSCBC to formally reject the decision by the Government Employees Medical Scheme

13 February 2026 The Federation of Unions of South Africa has considered the 2026 State of the Nation Address delivered by President Cyril Ramaphosa. FEDUSA approached this SONA with clear

11 February 2026 The Federation of Unions of South Africa (FEDUSA) looks forward to the State of the Nation Address (SONA) with cautious optimism, amidst increased questions in a climate

4 February 2026 The Federation of Unions of South Africa (FEDUSA) notes the publication of the amendment to Schedule 1 of the National Minimum Wage Act, which increases the national

4 February 2026 The Federation of Unions of South Africa (FEDUSA) welcomes the latest fuel price reduction, effective Wednesday, 4 February 2026. This decrease provides much needed relief to motorists,

30 January 2026 The Federation of Unions of South Africa (FEDUSA) welcomes the decision of the Labour Court in Johannesburg ordering the Motus Group not to retrench any of the

30 January 2026 The Federation of Unions of South Africa (FEDUSA) fully supports its affiliate, the Motor Industry Staff Association (MISA), as it lodges its court action against Motus Group

29 January 2026 The Federation of Unions of South Africa (FEDUSA) notes with deep concern the decision by the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) to keep the repo rate unchanged

27 January 2026 The Federation of Unions of South Africa (FEDUSA) supports its affiliate, the Motor Industry Staff Association (MISA), in welcoming Chery’s investment in South Africa through the acquisition