27 MARCH 2025
METAL MINING AND ALLIED WORKERS’ UNION OF SOUTH AFRICA (MMAWUSA) OFFICIALLY LAUNCHED AS A REGISTERED TRADE UNION
The Metal Mining and Allied Workers Union of South Africa (MMAWUSA) is proud to announce its official launch as a fully recognised and registered trade union.
After a rigorous and challenging process, the Registrar of the Department of Employment
and Labour has finally approved our application for registration in terms of Section 95 of the Labour Relation Act (LRA) of 1995, as amended. This is a significant milestone for our members, workers, and the labour movement.
Our journey towards formal recognition has been a testament to our perseverance. We have worked tirelessly to meet all the requirements set by the Registrar of Labour.
Despite numerous obstacles, we have received the official certificate to operate as a legitimate trade union.
This victory is a testament to our members’ strength, resilience, unwavering commitment, and desire to serve workers and the working class.
MMAWUSA arose from the ashes of becoming the voice of the oppressed, unprotected, and marginalised workers within the following sectors:
Iron, Steel, Engineering & Metallurgical industries, Electrical Engineering industry, Electrical Contracting Industry, Plastic industry, Mining industry, Renewable energy industry, Industrial chemicals, Cleaning, Paper & Packaging, Building and Construction, Forestry and woodwork, Base and Precious Smelting, Scrap metal, Battery manufacturing industry, Tyre and Rubber Manufacturing Industry, Motor industry, Automobile manufacturing industry.
Our primary mission is to represent workers who have long been undermined by unscrupulous and arrogant employers, as well as other unions that undermine worker control and democracy within the union’s general membership.
MMAWUSA is dedicated to being a progressive and contemporary trade union model, adapting to the evolving needs of workers in today’s rapidly changing labour landscape. We pledge to protect, empower, and advocate for all workers, ensuring fair wages, safe working conditions, and job security. By embracing innovation, inclusivity, and worker-driven representation, we strive to uphold the highest standards of integrity, transparency, and accountability. Our commitment is to build a dynamic and militant union that not only defends workers’ rights but also actively shapes the future of labour relations in South Africa and beyond.
MMAWUSA is also proud to engage with members and supporters through our social media platforms. Follow us to stay updated and connect with us:
• Instagram: mmawusa_media : https://www.instagram.com/mmawusa_media/
• Facebook: MMAWUSA : https://web.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552134098309
• X(twitter): @mmawusa2023: https://x.com/mmawusa2023
• TikTok: mmawusa : https://www.tiktok.com/@mmawusa?_t=ZM-8v0njmIGYPG&_r=1
• WhatsApp Channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vb5kz4o3bbV2Z7I3Ej3p
• LinkedIn: MMAWUSA on LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/company/metal-mining-and-allied-workers-union-of-south-africa-mmawusa/about/?viewAsMember=true
• Website: https://mmawusa.co.za/
We invite all workers in the sector we organise, who share our mission and values, to join us in this vital work. MMAWUSA’s offices are available both in Gauteng and Cape Town;
• The Gauteng office is located at 70 Lambert Street, 1st Floor, Germiston, Ekurhuleni, Gauteng, and
• The Cape Town office is located at 398 Albert Road, Salt River, Cape Town. Office • Contact number: +2769 982 7399.
Statement issued by MMAWUSA