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The Congress of South African Trade Unions calls for radical socio-economic transformation

The Congress of South African Trade Unions (Cosatu) has issued a Section 77 Notice saying that they are embarking on a socio-economic protest in reaction to the fact that South Africa has been a democracy for nearly two decades but the majority of South African citizens are still living under Apartheid-like conditions.

The notice outlined a number of demands, for example that the congress want the working week to be reduced from 45 hours to 40 and that they want to see workers’ leave benefits increased.

Cosatu has indicated that they will embark on strike action if the demands they outlined are not met. This matter is currently being discussed at Nedlac where a resolution will be found.

Author: Jonathan is the CEO of Global Business Solutions and is a nationally acclaimed consultant, lecturer, attorney and author on matters relating to Labour Law, Industrial Relations and Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment. Jonathan is also an Arbitration and Mediation panelist, accredited Commissioner of the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration, member of Tokiso dispute settlement panel.

Author: Grant Wilkinson is an admitted Attorney in the field of commercial law with specialisation in labour law and a senior Industrial Relations consultant. Grant has wide ranging experience in both consulting and training on subject matter covering all aspects of Labour Law and various aspects of Industrial Relations, Legislative Development, Commercial Law, CPA, Corporate Governance and Human Resources.