WFTU TRADE UNION INTERNATIONAL PUBLIC SERVICE &
ALLIED SOLIDARITY STATEMENT ON THE PASSING OF NEHAWU SPOKESPERSON COMRADE KHAYA
XABA.
“Workers of the
world unite you have nothing to lose but your chains”
The World Federation
of Trade Unions [WFTU] Trade Union International Public Services and Allied
[TUI PS&A] sends its heartfelt condolences to the family and friends on the
passing of comrade Khaya Xaba and in particular workers of our affiliate,
National Health, Education and Allied Workers Union (NEHAWU). We wish strength
to his family and friends during this difficult time.
Comrade Khaya an
Internationalist and activist for international social justice was instrumental
in the work of our TUI in communicating our messages around the world in the
fight against COVID 19 pandemic. TUI-PS&A worked with comrade Khaya in many
of its programs including our international campaigns, such as: Campaigns in
Solidarity with peoples of Palestine, Cuba and Venezuela as well as our
campaign for FREE VACCINE FOR ALL.
Comrade Khaya will
be remembered by the working class around the world especially public service
workers which our movement represent for his tireless dedication to social
justice, internationalism and in the defense of workers’ rights.
TUI-PS&A will
intensify our international campaigns for social justice in defense of workers’
rights in all continents in honour of comrade Khaya Xaba.
“A true
revolutionary is guided by a great feeling of love”.
Issued
by Zola Saphetha General Secretary TUI-PS&A
For
media enquiries: Clever Banganayi (Information & Publicity officer +27721426625)clever@nehawu.org.za
