Cosatu throws weight behind ANC ahead of polls
Trade union federation Cosatu has vowed to mobilise its members to vote for the ANC during the upcoming general elections.
The federation briefed the media on Thursday following its first Central Executive Committee meeting of the year.
General secretary Solly Phetoe said while they are disappointed by the mistakes the government has made, it also appreciates the gains made since 1994.
"Cosatu and our affiliates have reaffirmed our support for the alliance and a decisive victory for our ally, the ANC, nationally and provincially. The federation is of a firm view that the National Democratic Revolution, steered by the ANC-led alliance, is the only programme to transform society.
“Whilst we are disappointed by mistakes made by the government, we appreciate the many decisive gains workers have won since 1994 and under the current 6th administration led by President Cyril Ramaphosa.
“The alliance led by the ANC remains the only progressive and viable vehicle to advance working class struggles”
He said the federation has established “elections war rooms” with affiliates working to mobilise voters to return the ANC to office in May.
"We cannot afford to risk the gains working-class communities have won since 1994 to political parties that promise to gut the public service, roll back social upliftment programmes and collapse our progressive labour laws.
“The federation and affiliates have been engaging workers across the country on their experiences, hopes and proposals on how to improve their lives. We have been heartened by the trust they continue to place in their federation and the ANC,” added Phetoe.
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