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Sactwu is the biggest union in the clothing, textile and leather industry in South Africa, with 99 000 members at the end of June 2010. This allows Sactwu to represent members more effectively. We negotiate wages for the vast majority of workers in the clothing, textile and leather industry, and our agreements cover more than 100 000 workers.       Read More....



 

Latest News

South African clothing workers have become significantly more productive over the last few years. Yet each year, they earn comparatively less per garment they produce. Recent data compiled by... **Latest Update** On 29 February 2012, the Labour Court ruled in favour of SACTWU and the National Bargaining Council for the Clothing Industry in a case that sought to dismantle the Bargaining Council system. This... **Latest Update**
 
SACTWU gives notice of protest action: Touch, Pause, Engage
PRESS RELEASE: IMMEDIATE The Southern African Clothing and Textile Workers’ Union (SACTWU) has today given the Apparel Manufacturers Association (AMSA) notice of our intention to embark on lunchtime protest action on 21...
Judge rules in SACTWU's favour
PRESS RELEASE: IMMEDIATE The Southern African Clothing and Textile Workers’ Union (SACTWU) welcomes today’s Cape High Court ruling by Judge Griesel, compelling Mr. Sam Buthelezi to present himself to the Canyon Springs...
Brief Update: Status of Clothing, Textile & Leather Industry Wage Negotiations
Press Statement: Immediate The Southern African Clothing and Textile Workers’ Union (SACTWU) has concluded its first rounds of wage negotiations, in the various clothing, textile, leather  and related sectors, over the...
Clothing Industry labour productivity outstrips growth in earnings
PRESS RELEASE: IMMEDIATE South African clothing workers have become significantly more productive over the last few years. Yet each year, they earn comparatively less per garment they produce. Recent data compiled by...
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Upcoming Events

Wed May 23, 2012
Clothing Industry Wage Negotiations 2nd Round



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