# The Congress of South African Trade Unions Johannesburg has welcomed key aspects of the City of Johannesburg’s 2026/27 budget, including the Politically Facilitated Agreement finding aimed at addressing salary disparities among municipal workers. The federation says fair worker compensation must be balanced with fiscal discipline. COSATU also backed plans for inner-city rejuvenation and safety improvements, saying they could reduce transport costs for workers. Meanwhile, the union raised concerns about rising living costs and electricity tariff increases.
COSATU welcomes Joburg budget focus on workers and inner city renewal