COSATU says preparations for 15th National Congress on track
The union says it expects 1 800 delegates to be in attendance.
The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) has announced that preparations for its 15th National Congress are proceeding smoothly. The congress will be held at the Gallagher Convention Centre in Midrand from September 14th to the 17th and is expected to draw 1 800 delegates, representing members from COSATU's 16 affiliated unions.
During the congress, the union plans to elect new leadership to carry forward the resolutions and agenda for the working class. COSATU General Secretary Solly Phetoe confirmed that all systems are in place for the event, which is set to begin next Monday.
Phetoe highlighted several key topics that will be discussed at the congress, including threats to the tripartite alliance, the growing cost-of-living pressures faced by workers, and measures to strengthen collective bargaining across the country. He also mentioned that the congress will welcome approximately 1820 delegates and international guests from organizations such as the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) and the World Federation of Trade Unions (WFTU).
These international guests will deliver messages of support to the congress. In addition to addressing internal challenges, COSATU plans to discuss issues surrounding the Labour Relations Act and the protection of workers' rights.
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