1985
COSATU founded
The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) was formed as a major federation linking workplace organisation to anti-apartheid politics.
established
political-change
The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) was formed as a major federation linking workplace organisation to anti-apartheid politics.
Significance
Became a central force in internal resistance and later Alliance politics with the ANC and SACP.
Why it matters
Became a central force in internal resistance and later Alliance politics with the ANC and SACP.