Taking COSATU Today Forward, 23 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

‘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

23 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
• Electoral Commission reports smooth start to national Voter Registration Weekend
• International-Workers’ Solidarity!
• Cambodia: launch of renewed collective bargaining agreement

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

Electoral Commission reports smooth start to national Voter Registration Weekend
20 Jun 2026
The voter registration weekend for the 2026 Local Government Elections to be held on 4 November 2026 has started off on an overwhelmingly positive note in 23 706 voting stations. By 08h00 close to 100% of stations were confirmed open and operational.

In few instances where voting stations did not open on time the delays were due to community protests.

The Commission expresses its appreciation to the 48 212 electoral officials for ensuring that the registration operations commenced as planned, and that voters get a good experience when visiting the voting stations.

The registration stations will remain open until 17h00 today and reopen on Sunday at 08h00. The remaining hours of today and tomorrow present an opportunity for eligible voters to register or update their details and secure their place on the voters’ roll with convenience.

Voter Registration Activity

By midday, over 330 000 voter registration applications had been processed. Just over 300 000 transactions were processed on the VMD at voting stations. While 30 000 were applications on the online platform. Predictable, provinces with population densities account for the majority of the transactions with KwaZulu-Natal, Gauteng and the Eastern Cape recording the highest applications.

Early indications point to young persons as the majority of applicants.

Since this morning, our contact centre has facilitated and assisted 640 voters through direct queries, alongside 221 interactions via social media platforms.

The Commission expresses its appreciation to the many South Africans who have participated in the registration process since this morning. The turnout recorded thus far reflects an encouraging commitment to democratic participation. 2

Voter requirements

The Commission wishes to remind South Africans that in the forthcoming elections voters are required to register in the voting district where they ordinarily reside and will only be able to vote at the voting station where they are registered.

Voters are reminded that a valid South African identity document (a green barcoded identity book, smart ID card, or valid temporary identity certificate issued by the Department of Home Affairs), is required to complete their registration or update their details. The Department of Home Affairs remains open to facilitate access to the documentation required for voter registration.

Although proof of address is not required for registration, providing an address or a description of a place of ordinary residence remains important to enable the chief electoral officer to allocate voters to the correct segment of the voters’ roll.

Citizens may register at their registration station or online through the Commission’s online registration platform at registertovote.elections.org.za. The online registration portal will remain open until midnight on the day the election is officially proclaimed by the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, after which voter registration and updates to registration details will close.

The Commission also extends its gratitude to political parties, community leaders, civil society organisations, traditional leaders, security agencies and all stakeholders for supporting the registration process.

Call to Actions

Registered voters are also encouraged to verify their registration details online, through the IEC app, by contacting the Commission’s contact centre on 0800 11 8000, or by sending their identity number via SMS to 32810.

Get Up. Show Up. Vote!

For media queries: Contact Kate Bapela on 082 600 6386

For media interviews: spokes...@elections.org.za

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Website: www.elections.org.za
WhatsApp “Hi” to 0600 88 0000
Issued by Independent Electoral Commission

International-Solidarity   

Cambodia: launch of renewed collective bargaining agreement
19 June, 2026

On 17 June 2026, in Cambodia, the Employers Association and trade unions affiliated to IndustriALL Global Union, launched a newly renewed template collective bargaining agreement (CBA). The agreement was launched at the IndustriALL roundtable for brands, manufacturers and trade unions.
The template agreement runs from 1 July 2026 to 31 July 2029 and enables standardized, brand-supported CBAs at factory level across the sector. As a template agreement, it becomes legally binding once adopted at factory level.
What the agreement covers
The CBA includes:
• wage increases,
• additional special leave,
• additional maternity leave,
• paternity leave,
• embedded protection on freedom of association and gender-based violence,
• heat stress,
• skills development,
• a dispute resolution mechanism,
• an industrial peace clause.
The renewed agreement increases the monthly base wage by US$6 until December 2027, rising to a further US$9 increase from January 2028. It also extends maternity leave by 15 additional days and introduces five days of paid paternity leave for the first time, alongside the agreement’s existing protections on freedom of association, gender-based violence, heat stress and dispute resolution.
Supporting fair wage growth
The CBA complements national minimum wage increases and builds on the minimum wage process. In line with International Labour Organization (ILO) recommendations, wage increases under the CBA are established through collective bargaining between the social partners, providing predictable and reliable real wage growth supported through the supply chains of global brands.
By engaging global brands and negotiating a CBA template for standardized agreements at factory level, the social partners in Cambodia secure the connection to binding brand commitments. As a result, all factories adopting the template CBA benefit directly from those commitments.
The agreement is part of the ACT programme in Cambodia, which enables brands to engage meaningfully with unions, manufacturers and fellow retailers, setting a new industry standard for stable, predictable and responsible supply chains.
IndustriALL general secretary Atle Høie said:
“We congratulate our affiliates and the employers on this new collective agreement template. It is another constructive step towards sound industrial relations and stable workplaces. Further, the CBAs introduce new industry standards that complement national laws while securing brand support for wage developments that are transparent, accountable and sustainable.”
IndustriALL and its Cambodian affiliates call on all global brands and retailers sourcing in Cambodia to immediately sign the Cambodia Support Agreement.
Aligning with due diligence standards
By signing the agreement, brands commit to an industrial relations model that balances the priorities of workers, manufacturers and retailers. The initiative also aligns with due diligence requirements on stakeholder engagement, wages and freedom of association (FOA), supporting a transparent and responsible approach to sourcing practices.
Under the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises, wages, benefits and conditions of work offered across the operations of multinational enterprises should not be less favourable to workers than those offered by comparable employers in the host country. Where comparable employers do not exist, enterprises should provide the best possible wages, benefits and conditions of work, within the framework of government policies and applicable international standards (Chapter V, Paragraph 4b).
The CBA negotiated between the social partners in Cambodia within the ACT Cambodia programme provides the best possible wages, benefits and conditions of work within the framework of applicable international standards, including ILO Conventions No. 87 and 98, and is already implemented by comparable employers in the country.

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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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