The Federation of Unions of South Africa (FEDUSA) was established on 1 April 1997 through the merger of the Federation of South African Labour Unions (FEDSAL) and the Federation of Organisations Representing Civil Employees (FORCE).
Today FEDUSA is a politically independent, non-racial trade union federation representing workers through 18 affiliated unions. It promotes workers’ interests while contributing responsibly to South Africa’s social and economic development.
National representation
FEDUSA represents its affiliates in statutory and policy institutions where decisions affecting workers are made.
- National Economic Development and Labour Council (NEDLAC)
- Millennium Labour Council
- National Skills Authority
- South African Qualifications Authority
- South African National AIDS Council
- CCMA Governing Body
- Advisory Council for Occupational Health and Safety
- Compensation Board
- Unemployment Insurance Fund Board
- Proudly South African
- Productivity South Africa
- Human Resource Development Council
International affiliation
FEDUSA advances the interests of affiliates through the Southern African Trade Union Coordinating Council, International Trade Union Confederation, ITUC-Africa and the Trade Union Advisory Committee.
FEDUSA is committed to
- Promoting gender equality.
- Remaining relevant in a changing world of work.
- Adding value and building capacity among affiliates.
- Defending and promoting the rights of all workers.
- Maintaining political independence at all times.
- Advocating for a just transition and decent work for all.