Is NUMSA affiliated to Cosatu?

NUMSA remained a COSATU affiliate until 8 November 2014, although it resolved to cease its R800 000 monthly subscription fee payments to the federation. In December, 2013 the union also said it would also stop paying contributions to the South African Communist Party (SACP).

What does the acronym NUMSA stand for?

NUMSA. National Union of Mineworkers of South Africa.

What does NUMSA do for its members?

As a Numsa member you will have: Free, professional, legal advice right from the day you join. Our skilled legal team will represent you at workplace level, through the bargaining council or the CCMA right up to the Labour Court if your case warrants it.

Who was the founder of NUMSA?

Its birth was facilitated by comrades Cyril Ramaphosa who rose to be its first General Secretary , James Motlatsi who turned to be its first President , and Elijah Barayi who became its Vice President and later the President of COSATU in 1985 when the federation was formed .

Is numsa a craft union?

WHAT IS NUMSA? Numsa is the biggest metalworkers trade union in South Africa with more than 339, 567 members (as at January 2014).

What is the difference between NUM and Numsa?

The National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) and National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (NUMSA) reject Eskom’s wage offer of zero percent. Eskom management and the Eskom board demonstrated that they do not care about workers or their families.

Who belongs to numsa?

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.

Why should I join Numsa?

Members of Numsa have consistently received higher wage increases and better working conditions than non-members. We defend you when your employer tries to discipline you. We have our own legal officers and we will hire other lawyers to defend you if necessary. You will not face your employer alone.

What type of support does Numsa offer to its members?

All members will receive free, professional, legal advice right from the day they join the union. Our skilled legal team will represent members at workplace level, through the bargaining council or the CCMA right up to the labour court if a case warrants it.

What is the history of Numsa?

NUMSA was founded in 1987 as one of the largest affiliate of the Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU), and remains the biggest metal workers trade union. It was expelled from COSATU in 2014 and is now one of the biggest affiliate in the South African Federation of Trade Unions which was formed in 2017.

How many members does numsa have 2021?

Is the biggest trade union in the history of South African Unions with 364,144 members, and growing, organising in the motor, auto, engineering, tyre and rubber sectors.

What type of union is numsa?

metalworkers 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 type of union is Numsa?

What type of union is NUMSA?

What are the policies of Numsa?

PREAMBLE TO THE NUMSA CONSTITUTION We, the members of the National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa, firmly commit ourselves to a united South Africa, free of oppression and economic exploitation. We believe that this can only be achieved under the leadership of an organised and united working class.

Who belongs to NUMSA?