A trade union, often simply called a union, is an organization of workers who have come together to achieve many common goals, such as protecting the integrity of their trade, improving safety standards,
Find below are the list of Registered Trade Unions In South Africa
ABANQOBI WORKERS UNION
Natal General Allied Workers Union
General Industries Workers Union Of South Africa
Retail & Allied Workers Union
South African Chemical Workers Union
United Private Sector Worker’s Union (Upswu)
South African Equity Workers Association
Motor Transport Workers Union
South African Private Security Workers’ Union (SAPSWU)
Information Communications and Technology Union
COSATU House
SACCAWU HOUSE
Transport & Omnibus Workers Union
University of Cape Town Employees Union
Democratic Union of Security Workers
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Where are trade unions registered?
According to section 11 of the Act, any person aggrieved by any refusal to register a trade union or withdrawal of registration, etc by registrar may file an appeal where the trade union head office is situated within the limits of a presidency town to the High Court, or where the head office is situated in an area, .
Who is the biggest union in South Africa?
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.
Is it compulsory for a trade union to get registered?
Registration of a trade union is not compulsory but is desirable since a registered trade union enjoys certain rights and privileges under the Act. Minimum seven workers of an establishment (or seven employers) can form a trade union and apply to the Registrar for it registration.
How many members are required to register a trade union?
50 members
A trade union shall be registered if it unites not less than 50 members or not less than one fourth of those working in an enterprise, institution, organization, profession or branch.
What are the advantages of registered trade union?
The rights and privileges of a registered trade union include (a) it is a body corporate (b) it can keep separate fund for political purposes (c) it enjoys immunity from criminal conspiracies (d) it enjoys immunity from civil suits (e) an agreement between the members of a registered trade union not to accept.