The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) is deeply humbled and heartened by the strong affirmation of support it received from workers on International Workers’ Day.

Attendance of COSATU May Day rallies across 13 stadiums in all nine provinces was healthy despite the onset of winter and heavy rains in many parts of the country.

Workers across all unions, sectors and provinces attended the rallies despite the long weekend, when many workers usually travel home to the rural areas.

The Federation expresses its sincere gratitude to the workers for their loyal support.

We also thank our Alliance partners for their solidarity and support. Special thanks to our Affiliates for mobilising workers to mark this important day in the workers’ calendar.

Lastly, we acknowledge the staff members of COSATU, without their hard work May Day would not been a success.

The Federation is now set to focus on the deepening cost of living crisis facing workers.

Issued by COSATU