What does numsa meaning?
The 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.
What is the role of Numsa?
WHAT IS 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.
Which types of jobs are represented by Numsa?
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 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.
What type of support does numsa offer to its members?
As a Numsa member you will have: Access to a bursary scheme for your children to study at a university or technikon for certain specified courses (applications are opened every year between May and August for following academic year). Free membership of a funeral scheme as soon as you start paying union subscriptions.
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.
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.
Is numsa a registered trade union?
On review, the Labour Court upheld the CCMA’s award, finding that NUMSA was a registered trade union and its membership was sufficiently representative in the workplace. NUMSA was therefore entitled to exercise its organisational rights.
Who formed 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 .
Who owns Numsa?
3Sixty Life is wholly owned by the trust of the National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (Numsa), through the Numsa Investment Company. The Numsa Investment Company (NIC) owns the 3Sixty Global Solutions Group (3Sixty Group), which owns the Doves Group, which owns 3Sixty Life.
Which sector does Numsa represent?
Because Numsa: 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.