The Federation of Unions of South Africa (FEDUSA) was established on 01 April 1997 through the merger of two federations: the Federation of South African Labour Unions (FEDSAL) and the Federation of Organisations Representing Civil Employees (FORCE). Today, FEDUSA represents over 617,000 members across 21 affiliated unions.

Its formation was driven by a growing need among employees from diverse backgrounds for a stronger, politically independent, non-racial, and stable trade union federation, one that
could promote the interests of workers and contribute responsibly to South Africa’s economic development.

 
FEDUSA represents its members at various statutory and non-statutory bodies, such as the following:

• National Development and Labour Council (NEDLAC)
• Millenium Labour Council (MLC)
• National Skills Development (NSA)
• South African Authority (SAQA)
• South African National Aids Council (SANAC)
• The Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) Governing Body
• Advisory Council for Occupational Health and Safety (ACOHS)
• Compensation Board
• Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) Board
• Proudly South African
• Productivity SA
• Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act (COIDA) Board
• Human Resource Development Council of South Africa (HRDCSA
  
  INTERNATIONAL AFFILIATION
• FEDUSA is internationally affiliated to represent and advance the interests of its affiliates on a global level.
• Southern African Trade Union Coordinating Council (SATUCC)
• International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC)
• International Trade Union Confederation- Africa
• Trade Union Advisory Committee (TUAC)
  
  FEDUSA IS COMMITTED
• Promoting gender equality
• Remaining relevant in a changing world of work.
• Adding value to affiliates
• Building capacity amongst affiliates
• Defending and promoting the rights of all workers
• Maintaining political independence at all times
• Advocating for a Just Transition
• Being a major role player both nationally and internationally
• Decent work for all