McKinley urges COSATU to become politically independent

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Nearly 2000 members of SA's largest trade union Cosatu have converged on Joburg's Gallagher estate for the 15th National Congress. COSATU's 15th National Congress is taking place at a time when workers are grappling with  the escalating cost of living, high inflation, and staggering unemployment rates. Delegates from 16 COSATU-affiliates unions are expected to vote for the labour federation's new leadership at Gallagher Convention Centre in Midrand. To discuss this further Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Political Economist, Dr Dale Mckinley.....

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