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We stand with workers facing rising unemployment and unfair labour practices. Together, we fight for job security, equality, fairness, and protection.

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Why Join NUMSA?

Be part of a union that truly supports its members. Access exclusive resources, stay informed on important issues, and get involved in shaping the future of workers’ rights. Together, We’re Stronger.

Protects Your Job

Since the 1970s, NUMSA has led the fight for workers’ rights – winning higher wages, safer conditions and dignity at work. Today, we continue to defend jobs by resisting retrenchments, short-time and factory closures. We train shop stewards to stand by you in the workplace – to advise, represent and protect you – and we have secured Sick Pay Funds that provide maternity benefits and paid sick leave when your annual leave runs out.

Free Legal Advice

From the first day you join, NUMSA gives you free and professional legal support. Our skilled legal team will represent you at workplace level, through the bargaining council or the CCMA, and if necessary right up to the Labour Court. You are never alone when it comes to defending your rights.

Free Funeral Cover

NUMSA provides free funeral benefits for members in good standing and their dependents. Retired or ill members who have been with NUMSA for more than two years can continue receiving cover at no cost. Members who are retrenched, dismissed or resign can also remain covered for a small fee. We ensure dignity and support for you and your family in difficult times.

Free Bursary Scheme

NUMSA invests in your children’s future. Through our bursary scheme, members’ children can study specific courses at tertiary level. This is our way of opening doors to education and creating opportunities for the next generation.

Development Support

NUMSA supports members who are still working, as well as those who have been retrenched. We help you gain skills to re-enter the labour market or to start cooperatives and small businesses. Our goal is to build sustainable livelihoods for workers beyond the factory floor.

Protection for your pension

Since the 1970s, NUMSA has led the fight for workers’ rights – winning higher wages, safer conditions and dignity at work. Today, we continue to defend jobs by resisting retrenchments, short-time and factory closures. We train shop stewards to stand by you in the workplace – to advise, represent and protect you – and we have secured Sick Pay Funds that provide maternity benefits and paid sick leave when your annual leave runs out.

Part of SAFTU​

As a proud affiliate of the South African Federation of Trade Unions (SAFTU), NUMSA joins forces with other unions to strengthen the voice of workers across the country. Together, we fight for decent jobs, living wages and social justice for all.

International Worker Solidarity

NUMSA is part of a global movement of workers. We build strong links with unions around the world to defend jobs, wages and rights everywhere. Our solidarity ensures that no worker stands alone in the fight against exploitation.

Free Legal Advice

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Free Funeral Cover

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Basic Bursary Schemes

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Protect’s Your Job

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Offers Training & Support

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Part of SAFTU

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International Worker Solidarity

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Protection For Your Pension

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Our Winning Stories & News

NUMSA secures permanent jobs for 100 workers at Bell Equipment

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Numsa launches political party ‘which puts the rights of workers first’

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We Can Represent You!

NUMSA is the largest metalworkers’ union in South Africa, but our representation goes far beyond metal. We unite workers across diverse industries to ensure their voices are heard, their rights protected, and their working conditions improved.

Some industries we represent

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Motor Industry

NUMSA represents workers in dealerships, workshops, panel beating and tyre fitment. We make sure your skills are respected, your wages are fair and your rights are not ignored.

Metal and Engineering

This is where NUMSA’s roots are. We organise workers in steel, foundries, fabrication and engineering shops. We fight for better wages, safer conditions and strong agreements that protect jobs.

Automotive Manufacturing

We protect workers in the car factories and component plants. We fight for decent pay, safe conditions and secure jobs. When bosses push outsourcing or retrenchments, NUMSA stands firm to defend the workers who keep this industry alive.

Electrical Engineering

NUMSA organises workers in electrical manufacturing and engineering. We use our collective power to win decent wages and defend rights in this critical industry.

Tyre and Rubber

NUMSA represents workers in dealerships, workshops, panel beating and tyre fitment. We make sure your skills are respected, your wages are fair and your rights are not ignored.

Aerospace

NUMSA represents highly skilled aerospace workers. We fight retrenchments and demand respect for the skills that are vital for South Africa’s development.

Telecoms and Electronics

We unite workers in electronics and telecoms manufacturing. NUMSA resists casual contracts and agency exploitation so that workers have secure jobs and fair treatment.

Renewable Energy

As South Africa moves to renewable energy, NUMSA ensures the transition creates decent, secure jobs. We organise solar and wind workers so that green energy is also workers’ energy.

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Free Legal Advice

From the first day you join, NUMSA gives you free and professional legal support. Our skilled legal team will represent you at workplace level, through the bargaining council or the CCMA, and if necessary right up to the Labour Court. You are never alone when it comes to defending your rights.

For more information call +27 011 689 1700 or email info@numsa.org.za

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Free Funeral Cover

NUMSA provides free funeral benefits for members in good standing and their dependents. Retired or ill members who have been with NUMSA for more than two years can continue receiving cover at no cost. Members who are retrenched, dismissed or resign can also remain covered for a small fee. We ensure dignity and support for you and your family in difficult times. Download our Dove funeral benefit brochure here

For more information call +27 011 689 1700 or email info@numsa.org.za

Subject to terms and conditions.

Basic Bursary Schemes

NUMSA invests in your children’s future. Through our bursary scheme, members’ children can study specific courses at tertiary level. This is our way of opening doors to education and creating opportunities for the next generation.

For more information call +27 011 689 1700 or email info@numsa.org.za

Subject to terms and conditions.

Protect’s Your Job

Since the 1970s, NUMSA has led the fight for workers’ rights – winning higher wages, safer conditions and dignity at work. Today, we continue to defend jobs by resisting retrenchments, short-time and factory closures. We train shop stewards to stand by you in the workplace – to advise, represent and protect you – and we have secured Sick Pay Funds that provide maternity benefits and paid sick leave when your annual leave runs out.

For more information call +27 011 689 1700 or email info@numsa.org.za

Subject to terms and conditions.

Offers Training & Support

NUMSA supports members who are still working, as well as those who have been retrenched. We help you gain skills to re-enter the labour market or to start cooperatives and small businesses. Our goal is to build sustainable livelihoods for workers beyond the factory floor.

For more information call +27 011 689 1700 or email info@numsa.org.za

Subject to terms and conditions.

Part of SAFTU

As a proud affiliate of the South African Federation of Trade Unions (SAFTU), NUMSA joins forces with other unions to strengthen the voice of workers across the country. Together, we fight for decent jobs, living wages and social justice for all.

For more information call +27 011 689 1700 or email info@numsa.org.za

Subject to terms and conditions.

International Worker Solidarity

NUMSA is part of a global movement of workers. We build strong links with unions around the world to defend jobs, wages and rights everywhere. Our solidarity ensures that no worker stands alone in the fight against exploitation.

For more information call +27 011 689 1700 or email info@numsa.org.za

Subject to terms and conditions.

Protection For Your Pension

NUMSA has negotiated strong pension and provident funds that protect you if you are retrenched, dismissed or when you retire. These funds also give you the ability to use them as collateral for a housing loan, helping you secure your family’s future.

For more information call +27 011 689 1700 or email info@numsa.org.za

Subject to terms and conditions.