The Nehawu RISA Branch Executive encourages you to read Acts on this webpage: http://www.acts.co.za/
Our Objectives
Nehawu NRF RISA Branch is composed of the branches from the????? Our highly Committed Branch Executive Committee operates independently to address the needs and aspirations of members according to their unique needs . The Branch is committed to abide by the Constitution of NEHAWU and uphold the NRF policies,regulations and Acts governing the Institution. We further commit ourselves to co-oporate with the Executive Committee to enhance the processes of transformation, diversity and equity in matters relating to our Human Resources
We subscribe to good corporate governance, promotion of administrative justice and equality for all. We shall tackle issue of skills development and succession plan strategy to ensure that our members are provided equal and fair opportunities to advance their careers whilst ensuring skills retention
Our Mother Body
NEHAWU was founded on 27th and 28th June 1987 by workers from the Education, Health, Government and Social Welfare sectors. The Union is affiliated to COSATU - Congress of South African Trade Unions, which is the biggest federation in the country with 1.9 million members. NEHAWU is in COSATU for one strong workers' voice, to unite with workers from other progressive sections of our South African society. NEHAWU is the biggest Public Sector Union and the biggest in the Public Service Coordinating Bargaining Council, a negotiations structure for public service employees in South Africa. NEHAWU is based on the following core principles:
•Worker control of the union;
•Non-racialism;
•Worker leadership;
•Democratic decision making through mandates and report backs;
•Worker solidarity: An injury to one is an injury to all!
•International Solidarity.
