17 May 2017 In part one the article examines the concept of majoritarianism, pluralism and industrial unionism in the context of South African Labour market. 26 Apr 2017 The newly launched trade union grouping in South Africa promises to be a voice for The South African Federation of Trade Unions (Saftu) - promises to be a voice This article was originally published on The Conversation.

Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) Background of the trade union movement. Although trade unions had a presence throughout the modern history of South Africa, Black trade unions 1973: Renewal of Unionism. Political Developments. Unity Talks Resume. Cosatu is launched. In South Africa trade unions played a very important role to dismantle apartheid. However, since 1994 a series of questions that re·late to their role in democratic South Africa have remained unanswered. This is what inspired the researcher to conduct a study in order to examine the role and challenges of trade unions in post-apartheid South Most of the trade unions in South Africa are affiliated to one of the three main trade union centres. This means that if you join a trade union at work, no matter if you are in catering, nursing, mining, teaching or any other work sector, it will most likely be affiliated to a specific trade union centre. In South Africa, we have a historically polarised relationship between trade unions and employers. Ludwig Frahm-Arp, employment lawyer and ‎Director at Fasken law firm Historically in South Africa, trade unions’ function was primarily political as organised labour was instrumental in advocating for democracy. The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU), after its establishment in 1985 unifying contending unions and federations, was instrumental in the struggle against apartheid. The National Council of Trade Unions (NACTU) is South Africa's second largest trade union federation with more than 400 000 members. Its largest affiliate is the Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union (AMCU), particularly because of a major increase in membership since the 2012 Marikana massacre.

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18 Jan 2019 To begin with, the evolution of the South African Confederation of Trade Unions ( Saftu) will continue to influence the labour relations  30 Apr 2019 the waning influence of the once mighty South African labour movement. At one stage, trade union federations such as Cosatu, Fedusa and  17 May 2017 In part one the article examines the concept of majoritarianism, pluralism and industrial unionism in the context of South African Labour market. 26 Apr 2017 The newly launched trade union grouping in South Africa promises to be a voice for The South African Federation of Trade Unions (Saftu) - promises to be a voice This article was originally published on The Conversation. 4 Oct 2016 By John Copelyn, May 2016 (an edited version of this article appeared in the South African Labour Bulletin, Vol 40 No 3, June/July 2016)

Article Sapa - 8 Nov 2014. The ANC says the expulsion of the National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa from trade union federation Cosatu is a tragic 

It is in the shadow of the above concerns that this report engages trade union strategy in South Africa today. The report asks, looking at the trade union strategy in and of itself, what accounts for the decline in worker control, the loss of the battle to defend gains such as jobs and high The Federation of Unions of South Africa (FEDUSA) has 560,000 members and the National Council of Trade Unions (NACTU) has almost 400,000 members. All three are affiliated with the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC). 1994. Thereafter, a detailed evaluation of the impact of trade unions, legislation, and institutions on labour market outcomes in South Africa is provided, and it is found that despite a long history, trade union membership levels, their impact on average wage levels, REGISTERED TRADE UNIONS IN SOUTH AFRICA For 31 May 2017 Information provided by the Department of Labour: For more information please visit www.labour.gov.za OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR OF LABOUR RELATIONS LABORIA HOUSEs Private Bag x117, Pretoria, 0001 / 215 Schoeman Street, Pretori Trade unions in South Africa have a history dating back to the 1880s. From the beginning unions could be viewed as a reflection of the racial disunity of the country, with the earliest unions being predominantly for white workers. Through the turbulent years of 1948–1991 trade unions played an important part in developing political and economic resistance, and eventually were one of the driving forces in realising the transition to an inclusive democratic government. Today trade unions are Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) Background of the trade union movement. Although trade unions had a presence throughout the modern history of South Africa, Black trade unions 1973: Renewal of Unionism. Political Developments. Unity Talks Resume. Cosatu is launched. In South Africa trade unions played a very important role to dismantle apartheid. However, since 1994 a series of questions that re·late to their role in democratic South Africa have remained unanswered. This is what inspired the researcher to conduct a study in order to examine the role and challenges of trade unions in post-apartheid South

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The article draws on perspectives from two biggest federations in Africa- Congress of South Africa Trade Unions (COSATU) and the Nigeria Labour Congress  Article. Organised Labour, Globalisation and. Economic Reform: union investment companies in South Africa1. Okechukwu C Iheduru. Introduction.

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22 Apr 2017 SA Federation of Trade Unions tackles issue of worker control. named the South African Federation of Trade Unions (SAFTU), held its  24 Dec 2019 Job losses a growing concern for trade union federation. By BALDWIN NDABA Time of article published Dec 24 He added that South Africa remained the world's most unequal society, with close to the highest levels of  The South African Federation of Trade Unions strongly condemns an article on the BusinessLIVE website on 27 November 2018, entitled: “Saftu rejects Numsa's   18 Jan 2019 To begin with, the evolution of the South African Confederation of Trade Unions ( Saftu) will continue to influence the labour relations  30 Apr 2019 the waning influence of the once mighty South African labour movement. At one stage, trade union federations such as Cosatu, Fedusa and  17 May 2017 In part one the article examines the concept of majoritarianism, pluralism and industrial unionism in the context of South African Labour market. 26 Apr 2017 The newly launched trade union grouping in South Africa promises to be a voice for The South African Federation of Trade Unions (Saftu) - promises to be a voice This article was originally published on The Conversation.

This article attempts to introduce readers to the impressive and influential Lewis, Jon, Industrialisation and Trade Union Organisation in South Africa: The Rise  Trade Unionism and the Struggle for Liberation in South Africa. Show all authors Scholar for this author. First Published October 1, 1978 Research Article.