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PAWUSA is a registered trade union. PAWUSA represent members in members in all spheres of the public service, parastatals as well as private institutions including. Public, private hospitals, Emergency Services (EMS) and other health care institutions; Non teaching staff in public, private schools and further education training colleges; Public and private homes for seniors and children, etc; Roads, provincial traffic officers and public works; Public servants employed in national and provincial government departments. PAWUSA’s Vision is the prosperity of workers and their families in all aspects of their lives, a healthy working environment in which reward, equality and respect empowers workers to greater contribution to the economy, and to a caring society in which the vulnerable are protected. PAWUSA's mission is to represent, protect and advance the interest of members in their workplace, community and politically. PAWUSA values are based on: People First - A union for the benefit of members and their families, focus on the whole person Democratic member control, participation and support, UBUNTU – shared responsibility, empathy and effective support Accountability of officials and elected leaders, integrity and commitment Delivering on member mandates, member voices are heard Building a strong union and workplace presence, progressive development and growth, fight and campaign for worker rights and a better society A non-racial and non-sexist union, treating people with equality and dignity, and harnessing respect for diversity A better, safe and healthy working environment, conducive for healthy participation of workers who are rewarded and respected. PAWUSA, Public & Allied Workers Union of South Africa, formerly known as the Public Servants League, is one of the oldest unions in the Public Service. PAWUSA'S history dates back to 1967 when the PSL (Public Servants League) was established in Cape Town to represent employees in the public service. In a period when workers had no labour rights or access to representation and collective bargaining and trade unions were racially separated. Many well known people in the South Africa including Dr Richard Van De Ross and Dr Franklin Sonn were part of PAWUSA's founder members. Since then PAWUSA have grown into a dynamic national union with representation in all provinces and all spheres of the public service in South Africa. Representation in collective bargaining Advice and representation in workplace grievance & disciplinary matters Protection against unfair labour practices & discrimination News & information on working conditions, benefit & development in the public service and allied industries. Ensuring member control and trade union democracy PAWUSA’s constitution provide for accountable branch, regional, provincial and national structures where members can have their say and participate in the decision making processes of PAWUSA . PAWUSA is comprised of 9 provincial executive committees which are representatives elected at provincial congresses. The highest decision making body of PAWUSA is the National Congress, which takes place every 3 years. PAWUSA’s policies are decided by delegates elected at provincial congresses. Policies of the National Congress are carried out by the National Executive Committee (NEC), that is comprised of the president, vice president and 9 provincial delegates elected at provincial congresses and adopted by the National Congress. National Congress (NC) The National Congress is the highest decision making body of the union. The NC is where national executive members are elected and policies of the union are decided. The National Congress meets every 3 years. The NC is comprised of elected representatives of all provinces. The NC is the decision making body where members exercise democratic control of the union. National Executive Committee (NEC) The National Executive Committee is the second highest decision making body of the union, which exercises control and authority between congresses. The NEC meets at least every 3 months. The National Executive Committee is comprised of: The President Vice President and 1 elected representative of each province A National Treasurer and National Secretary are elected from amongst the nine provincial representatives. The NEC is responsible for: The employment, monitoring of staff Disciplinary matters The NEC also has oversight of the management of the finances of the union National Council The National Council is comprised of NEC members and National Council members elected by each province. The National Council meets once a year and responsible for monitoring, evaluating and giving policy direction to the NEC. Branch & Provincial Organization All PAWUSA members belong to a local branch, which is made up of people working in the same workplace or area. Local stewards, who are elected, are there to represent members and help them find information and answers to their problems or queries. Branch executive committees are elected representatives elected by members of a branch which consists of 100 or more members. A regional executive committee is elected from a region which consists of 300 or more members. A Provincial Executive Committee is constituted in each province and is elected in a Provincial Congress. Strengthening the campaign for a living wage; Job security and the elimination of casual and contract employment; Improving member benefits and quality of life;
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