South African workers raising fists in solidarity

workers-forum.org

One Worker. One Voice. One Movement.

Workers Forum is a national workers' movement organising in all nine provinces of South Africa — fighting for safe jobs, fair wages and the dignity of every worker.

9
Provinces
120K+
Members
350+
Shop Stewards
27
Years Strong

Why Join Workers Forum

Together, we're stronger.

Membership at workers-forum.org gives you protection, representation and a real voice on the issues that shape your working life.

Job Protection

We resist retrenchments, short-time and unfair dismissals. Trained shop stewards stand with you on the factory floor.

Free Legal Support

Professional representation at the CCMA, bargaining councils and the Labour Court — from your very first day as a member.

Funeral & Sick Cover

Members access funeral benefits and sick pay funds that protect your family when you need it most.

Worker Education

Free training in labour law, workplace health and safety, leadership and political education through our regional schools.

Collective Bargaining

We negotiate sectoral wage increases, conditions of employment and benefits — turning many small voices into one strong demand.

National Network

From the Western Cape to Limpopo, members are connected through a national structure with provincial offices in all nine provinces.

Our Mission

Building working-class power in South Africa.

Workers Forum unites workers across manufacturing, mining, transport, retail and the public service. We organise in workplaces, communities and townships — building the structures that put working people first.

  • A national structure with elected leadership in all nine provinces
  • Independent of any political party — accountable only to our members
  • Democratic decision-making from shop floor to national congress
  • A clear programme for jobs, dignity and economic justice
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Workers Forum shop stewards meeting

Current Campaigns

The fights we're leading right now.

All Campaigns
Wages

R12,500 National Minimum

Demanding a living wage that reflects the real cost of feeding a family in 2026.

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Safety

Zero Harm in Mines

Holding employers accountable for safety failures in mining and metal sectors.

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Jobs

Stop Retrenchments

Resisting mass layoffs in manufacturing and demanding a re-industrialisation plan.

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Stand with workers.

Add your name to the more than 120,000 South African workers who are part of Workers Forum.

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