Cosatu secretary general Zwelinzima Vavi fears for his life and has increased security to protect himself, he has told Eyewitness News.
Union’s deputy general secretary Suraya Jawoodeen was dumped for allegedly aligning herself with Zwelinzima Vavi.
President Jacob Zuma has called on Cosatu leaders to put their differences aside and work towards achieving the objectives set by the Freedom Charter.
It would defuse increasingly hostile labour relations and create a more equitable society.
The Brics group should be inclusive and allow full participation by labour unions in all its institutions, says Cosatu.
The SACP was calling for unity within the Congress of SA Trade Unions, general secretary Blade Nzimande told reporters in Johannesburg on Sunday.
Cosatu general secretary Zwelinzima Vavi may have survived a bid to oust him at this week’s trade union federation meeting, but faces a new battle.
Cosatu in the North West has called for respect of the court’s decision to release convicted killers of ex-Rustenburg councillor Moss Phakoe on bail.
Cosatu general secretary Zwelinzima Vavi will continue to serve in his position, says the trade union.
Sources say Cosatu boss Zwelinzima Vavi was not removed from his position as general secretary at the central executive committee meeting.
Cosatu has been asked to make an upfront payment of R200 000, says the Johannesburg Metro police despite the union’s refusal.
Cosatu says it is considering approaching the North Gauteng High Court after a lower court halted its e-toll protest.
Cosatu is still contemplating whether to go ahead with a drive-slow protest against the e-tolling of Gauteng freeways.
Cosatu has rejected claims by Helen Zille that it is keeping people unemployed by influencing government not to implement the youth wage subsidy.
Helen Zille led a rally to commemorate the one-year anniversary of the DA’s march for the youth wage subsidy, which resulted in clashes with Cosatu.
Following the death of North West regional organiser Mawethu Joseph Steven, Amcu’s president Joseph Mathunjwa held a briefing about union safety.
The Congress of South African Trade Unions has expressed outrage over Anglo American Platinum’s announcement that it will cut 6 000 jobs.
The ANC has no agenda to remove Congress of South African Trade Unions general secretary Zwelinzima Vavi, spokesperson Jackson Mthembu has said.
The trade union federation’s boss, S’dumo Dlamini, has told President Jacob Zuma that processes are in place to deal with troublemakers.
Cosatu has warned Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga not to take action against protesting teachers at the Sadtu march.
Corruption Watch has denied reports by the Mail & Guardian that it used the paper’s investigative capacity to "meddle in Cosatu power battles".
Cosatu has rejected the DA’s claims that the ANC was not supporting moves to oppose tolling in the Western Cape.
Individuals leaking divisive information within Cosatu will be harshly dealt with, its general secretary Zwelinzima Vavi has told a workers’ summit.
Numsa leaders have come out in defence of Cosatu general secretary Zwelinzima Vavi, who is being investigated on allegations of financial impropriety.
Cosatu general secretary Zwelinzima Vavi’s supporters in Cosatu, including Numsa, believe he is being targeted for political reasons.
Cosatu has denied a report that its affiliates are investigating general secretary Zwelinzima Vavi.
The Congress of South African Trade Unions is not confused about its call for nationalisation, says its general secretary Zwelinzima Vavi.
Some might say President Zuma is no stranger to the land of make-believe. Here he finds himself in curious company. But can he keep up?
Cosatu general secretary Zwelinzima Vavi has called for industrialisation to tackle inequality, unemployment and poverty in South Africa.
Numsa has reiterated its objection to the inclusion of the Democratic Alliance’s policies in the ANC-endorsed national development plan.
The Congress of South African Trade Unions is on a dangerous, downward slope, ANC secretary general Gwede Mantashe has said.
The union federation’s former headquarters is now a derelict mess.