Workers are ready to defend our ally, the ANC
28 May 2024
Worker are ready to defend our ally, the African National Congress (ANC) and the gains workers have won since 1994. The many victories workers have painstakingly fought for and achieved over decades from the right to form trade unions to the right to a minimum wage are on the ballot. Workers are prepared and determined to defend these hard-won gains that have improved the lives of millions.
The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) is heartened by the readiness of our Affiliates, thousands of shop stewards and millions of workers.
Police Officers and National Defence Force personnel are ready to ensure all can vote safely. Electoral staff are ready to ensure all can vote smoothly. Party agents and media workers are ready to ensure all can vote freely. Shop stewards, organisers and taxi drivers are ready to ensure all can get to their voting stations.
The Federation has crisscrossed the length and breadth of the country with our tried and tested allies, the ANC and the South African Communist Party. We have met farm workers in De Doorns, mine workers at Lily Mine, municipal workers in Tshwane, teachers in Schweizer-Reneke, nurses in Letaba, Transnet staff in Richard’s Bay, motor manufacturing workers eGqeberha, security guards in Kimberley and taxi drivers in Mangaung.