Cosatu has more harsh words for the ANC — and Eskom
Trade union federation’s latest statement is a further sign of the growing tension between the alliance partners, after Nehawu’s call for Jacob Zuma to step down
03 November 2016 - 14:38
The Congress of South African Trade Unions (Cosatu) is concerned its ally the ANC is starting to treat workers with disdain and take the loyalty of the federation for granted. Cosatu’s statement on Thursday is a further sign of the increasingly strained relations between the alliance partners. Earlier this week, the National Education, Health and Allied Workers Union (Nehawu), Cosatu’s biggest affiliate, called on President Jacob Zuma to step down.
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