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Numsa has revealed that its members working at gold mines in the North West have fallen under the scope of hired guns.
Historically, trade unions in the country have played a significant role in shaping the political landscape.
The federation sought permission for a stayaway on Wednesday, the start of rolling mass action by the opposition to unseat President Jacob Zuma.
Vavi was addressing a crowd of more than 25 000 people at Tshwane’s Church Square, where civil society leaders and civilians gathered.
The trade union federation wants to convene with its partners to address the concerns raised by voters during campaigning.
Zizi Kodwa is diverting attention away from real issues at the SABC, says former Cosatu general secretary Zwelinzima Vavi.
Ebrahim Harvey challenges the former leader of the labour federation to examine his role in its unravelling.
Ebrahim Harvey didn’t check his facts, says Zwelinzima Vavi.
At a workers’ summit held in Ekurhuleni on Saturday, at least 30 unions nationwide attended and discussed the need for a new trade union federation.
The ANC, Public Protector and various political figures responded the Constitutional Court’s judgment on Thursday.
A new federation could introduce a host of problems or revitalise the unions, change many lives and benefit the economy.
Despite resistance from Fawu, five out of six national leaders retained their positions uncontested – Zwelinzima Vavi the only exception.
Despite resistance from Fawu, five out of six national leaders retained their positions uncontested – Zwelinzima Vavi the only exception.
Over 200 organisations have formed a coalition to campaign against state and private-sector looting, with Zwelinzima Vavi and union leaders on board.
Support for the trade union federation’s ex-general secretary seems to be waning and his allies splintering.
Cosatu president Sdumo Dlamini has called on rebel unions aligned with Numsa and former general secretary Zwelinzima Vavi to "free themselves".
Cosatu’s special national congress began on Monday with the media being kicked out before the formal programme began.
The tripartite alliance says it wants to address all "irritations" that are causing internal divisions at their five day summit.
President Jacob Zuma’s laughing off Nkandla in Parliament and the police minister’s report into the saga are examples of corruption denialism.
Cosatu boss Sdumo Dlamini says the rebel unions had only identified unity and cohesion as issues they want to be addressed, not electing new leaders.
Zwelinzima Vavi will not appeal his expulsion from Cosatu as general secretary, unless it holds what he calls a legitimate congress.
Lulamile Jack, leader of Umkhonto we Sizwe Military Veterans Association in Limpopo, has threatened to kill Zwelinzima Vavi for tearing Cosatu apart.
Zwelinzima Vavi is ready to fight for or against Cosatu, and he is leaving the decision of the direction of the battle in the hands of workers.
Any show of support for the expelled general secretary could cost Cosatu employees and leaders their jobs.
Allegedly the main reason for Vavi’s expulsion was his "failure to fulfil his duties as secretary".
Cosatu’s Zwelinzima Vavi will not be resigning and says he will return to the trenches to try and mobilise workers.