Is Numsa still part of COSATU?
Numsa was expelled as an affiliate by Cosatu for extending its organising scope and withdrawing support for the ANC in 2014. Numsa, the biggest trade union in the country, is now a key affiliate of Saftu and its return to Cosatu would likely lead to the death of Saftu.
What is the current membership of COSATU?
1.8 million
COSATU, with a membership of 1.8 million, is followed by FEDUSA with 560,000 members and NACTU with almost 400,000 members including the powerful mineworkers union. All three are affiliated with the International Trade Union Confederation. A fourth national trade union centre was formed in 2003.
Which unions belong to COSATU?
Current affiliates
| Union | Abbreviation | Founded |
|---|---|---|
| South African Commercial, Catering and Allied Workers Union | SACCAWU | 1975 |
| Southern African Clothing and Textile Workers Union | SACTWU | 1989 |
| South African Democratic Nurses’ Union | SADNU | 1995 |
| South African Democratic Teachers Union | SADTU | 1990 |
What type of union would numsa be classified?
National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa
The National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (NUMSA) is the biggest single trade union in South Africa with more than 338,000 members, and prior to its expulsion on 8 November 2014, the largest affiliate of the Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU), the country’s largest trade union federation.
Why was numsa expelled from Cosatu?
Cosatu had to get rid of a union with policies that exposed the fact that it was more in line with the federation’s resolutions than the federation itself, writes Mphumzi Maqungo.
Who is the leader of Cosatu?
Sdumo Dlamini
Congress of South African Trade Unions/Presidents
What type of union is num?
National Union of Mineworkers
The National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) is a trade union in South Africa. With a membership of 300,000 it is the largest affiliate of the Congress of South African Trade Unions.
Is numsa a trade union?
Numsa is the biggest metalworkers trade union in South Africa with more than 339, 567 members (as at January 2014). Formed in 1987, it merged five different unions, some of whom had formed in the 1960s and 1970s. So Numsa brings a wealth of experience to trade unionism.
What does fedusa stand for?
Federation of Unions of South Africa
The Federation of Unions of South Africa (FEDUSA) is the second largest national trade union center in South Africa.
What is the main advantages of belonging to a trade union?
Joining a trade union negotiate better pay. negotiate better working conditions, like more holidays or improved health and safety. provide training for new skills. give general advice and support.