South African Workers Unite for Nationwide Strike to Challenge Economic Crisis
Facing a severe economic crisis, South Africa's prominent trade union, Cosatu, is mobilizing millions for a massive strike scheduled for October 7, 2024. With over 1.8 million members, the federation demands changes in government policies that they claim have led to high unemployment, poverty, and inequality. The strike calls for a living wage, job security, and the cessation of state enterprise privatization, challenging government's ties with big business.
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