Taking COSATU Today Forward Special Bulletin, 22 June 2026

[Norman Mampane]

 

COSATU TODAY COSATU Call Center Contacts: 010 002 2590 #COSATU acknowledges all organisers, shopstewards and worker leaders who mobilised workers during the #NationalAction against #HighCostofLiving campaign launch in nine provinces… #NationaActionAgainstCostOfLiving #ClassWar #Cosatu40 #SACTU70 #ClassStruggle “Build Working Class Unity for Economic Liberation towards Socialism” #Back2Basics #JoinCOSATUNow #ClassConsciousness

Taking COSATU Today Forward Special Bulletin

‘Whoever sides with the revolutionary people in deed as well as in word is a revolutionary in the full sense’-Maoo

 

Our side of the story

22 June 2026

“Build Working Class Unity for Economic Liberation towards Socialism”

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Contents                      

• Workers Parliament: Back to Basics!

• IndustriALL Global Union is looking for an Administrative and Event Assistant for Sub-Saharan Africa Regional office (Johannesburg)

• NEHAWU to convene its 13^th National Congress  

• South Africa
• COSATU hails the landmark LGBTQIA+ Equality Court Judgement
• International-Workers’ Solidarity!
• ILO Convention 190: For a safe world of work where all workers are free from fear, discrimination, violence and harassment
• WFTU solidarity statement with the teachers struggle in Turkey

Workers’ Parliament-Back2Basics #ClassWar  

IndustriALL Global Union is looking for an Administrative and Event Assistant for Sub-Saharan Africa Regional office (Johannesburg)

22 June 2026

IndustriALL Global Union is a global trade union organization, with 530 affiliates in 130 countries representing 50 million workers in the mining, energy and manufacturing sectors.

IndustriALL focuses on building union power worldwide through organizing and campaigning, fighting for an economic and social model that puts people first, based on democracy and social justice.

We are seeking an organized, proactive and service-oriented Admin and Event Assistant to support the day-to-day operations of its Regional Office.

Working under the supervision of the Regional Secretary and in close collaboration with the Finance Officer, the Admin and Event Assistant plays an important role in ensuring the smooth running of office operations, the successful organization of meetings and events, and the effective delivery of administrative and financial support services.

This position is ideal for a candidate who enjoys working in a dynamic international environment, has strong organizational skills and is able to manage multiple priorities with accuracy and professionalism.

Key Responsibilities

Office Administration and Operational Support

•             • Provide day-to-day administrative support to ensure the efficient functioning of the Regional Office;

•             • Coordinate office logistics, supplies and administrative documentation;

•             • Handle reception duties, incoming calls and visitor support;

•             • Liaise with service providers, affiliates and external partners on administrative matters;

•             • Contribute to the smooth day-to-day operation of the office and provide support to the Regional Secretary as required.

 

Meetings, Conferences and Event Coordination

•             • Assist in the preparation and organization of regional meetings, conferences and events;

•             • Coordinate travel arrangements, including flights, accommodation, visas and registrations;

•             • Organize venues, catering, transportation and technical requirements;

•             • Prepare participant lists, invitations and meeting documentation;

•             • Provide logistical and administrative support during in-person and virtual events;

•             • Coordinate with travel agencies and other service providers.

 

Administrative Finance Support

•             • Provide financial and accounting support in the event of absence or upon request;

•             • Work in close coordination with the Finance Officer on finance-related administrative tasks.

 

Coordination, Communication and Information Management

•             • Maintain and update contact databases and delegates’ information;

•             • Support communication and coordination with affiliates, partners and service providers;

•             • Coordinate translation, proofreading and document management requests when required;

•             • Assist with information tracking, record management and administrative follow-up activities.

 

Profile

We are looking for a candidate who has:

•             • Previous experience in administration, office management, event coordination or a related field;

•             • Basic knowledge of accounting or financial administration processes (an asset);

•             • Strong organizational and administrative skills;

•             • Good command of Microsoft Office applications and virtual meeting platforms;

•             • Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously;

•             • Strong interpersonal and communication skills;

•             • A service-oriented, flexible and cooperative attitude;

•             • The ability to work independently while also contributing effectively as part of a team;

•             • A high level of reliability, professionalism and discretion;

•             • The ability to work in an international and multicultural environment.

•             A C1 level in English is required

 

Salary and benefits:

We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package in accordance with IndustriALL’s Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).

Benefits include the possibility to telework, among others, supporting a balance between professional and personal life.

 

Join our team:

At IndustriALL, we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and are committed to ensuring equal opportunities in our recruitment and employment practices.

 

If you’re passionate about making a global impact and align with IndustriALL’s values, we encourage you to apply.

 

Please send your CV, cover letter in English and work certificates to pndes...@industriall-union.org and odufo...@industriall-union.org by 12.07.2026

Applications missing a CV, cover letter, and work certificates will not be considered. Additionally, IndustriALL does not retain applications from unsuccessful candidates. Applications from recruitment agencies will not be considered.

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NEHAWU to convene its 13^th National Congress  

Lwazi Nkolonzi, NEHAWU National Spokesperson, June 08, 2026

The National Education, Health and Allied Workers’ Union [NEHAWU] will hold its 13th National Congress at the Birchwood Hotel & Conference Centre in Boksburg from the 26th to 29th of June 2026. 

The congress is convened under the theme “Advance Workplace Organisation to Defend Collective Bargaining, Heighten Class Consciousness and Advance Internationalism".

The congress will serve as a critical platform to deliberate and develop concrete responses to key international, national political and socio-economic matters as well as organisational matters affecting our members and the working class in general.

The congress will receive addresses from the African National Congress [ANC], South African Communist Party [SACP], Congress of South African Trade Unions [COSATU], World Federation of Trade Unions [WFTU] and Trade Union International Public Service & Allied [TUI – PS&A].

The congress will be attended by more than 750 delegates drawn from all structures of the union and other fraternal organizations from South Africa and Internationally.

Members of the media are hereby invited to apply for accreditation to cover the 13^th National Congress.

The following information should be included in the application: Full name, Media House, and contact details.

The deadline for accreditation applications is Friday 19^th June 2026.

The application for accreditation should be sent to the following email: lwa...@nehawu.org.za

Issued by NEHAWU Secretariat

For further information, please contact: Lwazi Nkolonzi (National Spokesperson) at 081 558 2335 or email: lwa...@nehawu.org.za

Visit NEHAWU website: www.nehawu.org.za                                                                                                 

South Africa #ClassSolidarity

COSATU hails the landmark LGBTQIA+ Equality Court Judgement

Nonzuzo Dlamini, COSATU Communication Officer, 22 June 2026

The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) fully supports the recent Equality Court judgement condemning hate speech towards the LGBTQIA+ community.

 

The case which was brought forward by the Lawyers for Human Rights and the South African Human Rights Commission against a public figure known that we believe is known for inflammatory rhetoric that has bordered on incitement and threats to public safety, is indeed a welcome exemplary reinforcement of an equal and inclusive society- a long-standing principle of the Federation.

 

The county’s Prevention and Combating of Hate Crimes and Hate speech Act and the Promotion of Equality and Prevention of Unfair Discrimination Act makes it very clear that offences of hate crimes and hate speech have no room in our hard-won democracy. Speech that incites violence or advocates hatred against individuals or groups based on characteristics like race, gender, sexual orientation, or religion is against the law.  This is a matter that goes to the heart of a constitutional democracy and one that we dare not compromise upon.

 

Too often, individuals who commit such acts downplay the severity of their conduct. Our history has proven multiple times fatal consequences of discrimination endured by members of the LGBTQIA+ community.

 

As COSATU has guarded, derogatory slurs in their areas of residence are at time extended to their places of work.

 

For that reason, the Federation adopted a strong stance against hate crimes targeting lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender persons at its11th National Congress in 2012.

 

The resolution acknowledged the alarming rise in hate crimes, including rape and murder of lesbian women, and highlighted the widespread homophobia in society and workplaces, and undertook a solemn gender policy to create safe working environments that have zero tolerance for homophobia.

 

This court judgement not only serves as a demonstration of the authority of the rule of law, it is also a bold assertiveness of our democracy-an emancipation that is driven by the protection of human rights and human dignity for all, regardless of sexual orientation.

 

This year Pride Month is commemorated with a momentous court ruling that upholds justice for those whose dignity is regularly violated with brazen impunity.

 

Issued by COSATU

International-Solidarity   

ILO Convention 190: For a safe world of work where all workers are free from fear, discrimination, violence and harassment

20 June 2026

The 21 June is the anniversary of the adoption of ILO Convention No. 190 on Violence and Harassment in the World of Work and Recommendation No. 206.

These landmark international labour standards affirmed, for the first time, the right of every person to a world of work free from violence and harassment, including gender-based violence and harassment.

Violence and harassment in the world of work remain a major barrier to achieving gender equality. Women and workers facing multiple and intersecting forms of discrimination are disproportionately affected, limiting their access to decent work, career progression, equal pay, leadership opportunities and full participation in working life. Eliminating violence and harassment is therefore not only a matter of safety and dignity at work, but also a prerequisite for achieving gender equality and social justice.

Convention No. 190 recognises that violence and harassment are incompatible with safe, healthy, equitable and dignified work. It also highlights the importance of prevention and of addressing violence and harassment through occupational safety and health (OSH) measures that identify risks, protect workers and provide effective remedies. A gender-responsive approach to OSH measures is essential to building a world of work where all workers can work in safe and healthy environments, including free from fear, discrimination, violence and harassment.

Trade unions continue to play a critical role in turning the promise of Convention No. 190 into reality. Across sectors and countries, unions have campaigned for ratification, negotiated workplace policies and collective agreements, strengthened reporting and support mechanisms, and advocated for measures to prevent and address violence and harassment at work.

This anniversary comes just after the 114th International Labour Conference, where workers, employers and governments adopted a resolution concerning the ILO transformative agenda for gender equality in the world of work.

The resolution highlights violence and harassment in the world of work as a key barrier to gender equality, and calls for the ratification and effective implementation of ILO Convention No. 190. The resolution also calls for gender-responsive OSH measures, including to address gender-based violence and harassment in the world of work.

As we mark this year’s anniversary, grounded in our renewed commitment to gender equality, we call on all ILO constituents to work towards the full implementation of Convention No. 190 and Recommendation No. 206.

Preventing and eliminating violence and harassment in the world of work is fundamental to achieving safe and healthy workplaces, advancing gender equality and ensuring dignity and respect for all workers.

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WFTU solidarity statement with the teachers struggle in Turkey
by WFTU HQ, 20 Jun 2026
The WFTU expresses its internationalist solidarity with the teachers’ struggle in Turkey, who for years have been resisting, with multiple forms of struggle, the privatization policies that have systematically undermined teachers’ job security, working conditions, and fundamental labor rights.

Despite the numerous official meetings with the Ministry of National Education, the Parliamentary Education Commission, and the Ministry of Labor, as well as the government’s promises, no meaningful progress has been achieved.

Moreover, we condemn the systematic violation of democratic trade union rights and freedoms.

We demand an immediate end to all detentions, restrictions, and all other measures aimed at preventing teachers from exercising their trade union rights. In addition, we urge the withdrawal of the exclusion of more than 1,600 teachers from public appointments.

The WFTU joins its voice with the struggling teachers and the Teachers’ Union, who are fighting for dignified employment, fair working conditions, and the full recognition of union rights for all education workers. The international class-oriented trade union movement stands in solidarity with their struggle and their just demands.

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Norman Mampane (Shopsteward Editor)

Congress of South African Trade Unions

110 Jorissen Cnr Simmonds Street, Braamfontein, 2017

P.O.Box 1019, Johannesburg, 2000, South Africa

Tel: +27 11 339-4911 Direct line: 010 219-1348

 

 

 

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