GIWUSA is a general independent union organizing in different industries. Its membership is concentrated in the following industries : Engineering (Contract and Labour Brokers), Plastic, Furniture, Glass, Pharmaceutical, Chemicals, Wood, Paper, Fast Moving Consumer Goods and Transport etc.
The Union is involved in a range of issues :
– negotiating wages and conditions of employment
– defending workers against unfair dismissals and unfair labour practices
– representing workers in matters of retrenchments and many other other issues.
A video made by Daniel Lanteigne during his internship in South Africa in 2008, shows parts of the work done by GIWUSA:
Labour Brokers Labour Breakers
Part. 1
Part. 2
Lunch Tine Demonstration