Coalition+between+CWU+and+Solidarity,+Press+Conference

Solidarity 31st January 2006** =Coalition between Communication Workers Union and Solidarity= The two Telkom trade unions Communication Workers Union (CWU) and Solidarity are to hold a joint press conference on Thursday to announce the formation of a coalition under the banner of Coalition of Telkom Unions (CTU). The new coalition will represent more than 50% of Telkom workers, which puts the unions in a strong bargaining position. The coalition’s first challenge will be to obtain an extension of the Telkom moratorium on retrenchments, which is due to expire on March 31st. Date: February 2st 2006 Time:  10:00 Reint Dykema Spokesperson: Solidarity 082-898-0997 Karthi Pillay Spokesperson: CWU 082- 566-3851 **
 * Media Invitation
 * Place: Parktonian Hotel Braamfontein