Is the Cosatu strike legal?
“The strike on Thursday is legally protected and is focused on pushing both government and the private sector to act to fix the economic mess that the country finds itself in and take seriously the issues that are affecting workers and South Africans in general,” the statement said.
What is Cosatu strike for?
A Cosatu march. The Congress of SA Trade Unions will hold a national “stayaway strike” on Wednesday in protest against corruption, retrenchments and unemployment, gender-based violence and attacks on collective bargaining. Coastu will rather gauge the success of the strike based on how many people stay away from work.
Is sadtu affiliated with Cosatu?
The South African Democratic Teachers Union (SADTU) is the largest trade union for teachers in South Africa. It is allied to the African National Congress and is an affiliate of the Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU).
What is the aim of sadtu?
The main aim of SADTU is to eradicate all forms of discrimination in education and to strive towards a free and democratic system of education in South Africa.
What is stay away strike?
A stay away, also known as a stay-away or stayaway, is a form of protest where people are told to “stay away” from work, similar to a general strike.
What does work strike mean?
Strike, collective refusal by employees to work under the conditions required by employers. Strikes arise for a number of reasons, though principally in response to economic conditions (defined as an economic strike and meant to improve wages and benefits) or labour practices (intended to improve work conditions).
Who is the leader of COSATU?
Sdumo Dlamini
Congress of South African Trade Unions/Presidents
What does satawu stand for?
SA Transport and Allied Workers Union
Satawu stands for SA Transport and Allied Workers Union. It is an affiliate of Cosatu organising in the transport, cleaning and security sectors. It currently has a membership of 85,000, the bulk of whom are in the transport sector.
What is the difference between strike and go slow?
A strike is a collective refusal to work by employees until demands are met while a “go slow” is when employees work but at a much slower pace, which affects productivity.
Why is SADTU on strike in South Africa?
Members of the South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (SADTU) in the Central Region of Gauteng are ready to go on strike over the 0,5% disparity on pay progression and all outstanding issues that have been ignored by the DBE.
What was the strike in South Africa in 2010?
The huge strike in August by South African public sector workers brought the number of strike days in 2010 to the highest ever. Teachers and hospital staff struck for three weeks despite police harassment of picket lines and a series of court interdicts to prevent police, soldiers and nurses from striking (1).
What was the difference between the 2007 strike and the 2010 strike?
The 2007 strike was initiated by union leaders kicking against their marginalization in the alliance, and enthusiastically supported by the members. The 2010 strike, by contrast, was forced on reluctant leaders by the righteous expectations of the members.
When is the National Executive Committee of SADTU meeting?
The National Executive Committee of SADTU will on Thursday and Friday (6 & 7 March) visit the Free State’s Maluti region as part of celebrating International Women’s Day. The NEC will address branch mass meetings similar to the Orlando meeting.