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The National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (NUMSA) commemorates the mass murder of striking miners in Marikana, who were gunned down for demanding a better life. Thirty four workers were massacred on this day, August 16, 2012. We must also remember the lives of ten workers, including mineworkers, security…

The National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (NUMSA) welcomes the signing of an above inflation wage agreement with Bidvest South Africa Container Depot (SACD). We are the only union with the right to negotiate and we represent over 150 workers, out of approximately 250 staff. We were on the…

The National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (NUMSA) has noted the Quarterly Labour Force Survey released by StatsSA which reflects the official unemployment rate of the country, for the second quarter of 2024. The survey shows that unemployment increased by 0,3% to 33,5%. The official unemployment rate has increased…

The National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (NUMSA) has been admitted to the National Bargaining Council for the Private Security Sector (NBCPS). The NBCPSS is a bargaining council which is a statutory regulatory body, established in terms of section 27 of the Labour Relations Act. NUMSA has been admitted…

The National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (NUMSA) demands the immediate and unconditional release of Dr. Fred M’membe, the President of the Socialist Party of Zambia. Dr. M’membe has been jailed by Zambian police and is being detained at the Twin Palm Police Station in Lusaka since the 8th…