Our Services

How SANFOSAWU Protects Your Rights

Professional Legal Representation and Support for All Workers

When You Need Help, We're Here

Every worker faces challenges. Some are small misunderstandings that can be resolved with advice. Others are serious violations of your rights that require legal action. Whatever your situation, SANFOSAWU has the expertise, experience, and legal authority to help you get the justice you deserve.

We don't just talk about workers' rights - we fight for them in every court and council in South Africa.

Labour Advisory Service

Get Expert Advice Before Problems Become Crises

What is Labour Advisory?

Our Labour Advisory Service is your first line of defense against workplace problems. Think of us as your personal workplace rights consultants - available to answer questions, explain your rights, and help you understand what's happening in your workplace.

When Should You Use This Service?

Before Signing Anything

  • New employment contracts
  • Changes to your terms of employment
  • Settlement agreements
  • Disciplinary hearing outcomes

When You're Confused About Your Rights

  • What can your employer legally ask you to do?
  • Are you being paid correctly?
  • Is your workplace safe according to the law?
  • What notice period do you need to give or receive?

When You're Confused About Your Rights

  • What can your employer legally ask you to do?
  • Are you being paid correctly?
  • Is your workplace safe according to the law?
  • What notice period do you need to give or receive?

Planning Your Career

  • Understanding your contract benefits
  • Knowing your leave entitlements
  • Planning for maternity/paternity leave
  • Understanding pension and provident fund rights

How It Works

  1. Contact us by phone (071 978 4717) or email (sanfosawu@gmail.com)
  2. Explain your situation – we listen without judgment
  3. Get clear answers in language you understand
  4. Receive written advice when needed
  5. Follow-up support to ensure everything is resolved

Cost: Advisory services for SANFOSAWU members are included in membership. Non-members can access affordable consultation rates.

Legal Representation Services

Professional Advocacy When You Need It Most

When advice isn’t enough and you need someone to fight for you officially, SANFOSAWU provides full legal representation at every level of South Africa’s labor dispute system.

CCMA Representation

Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration

What We Handle at the CCMA:

Unfair Dismissal Cases

  • Were you fired without proper process?
  • Did your employer have a fair reason to dismiss you?
  • Were you given proper notice or severance pay?
  • Were disciplinary procedures followed correctly?

Unfair Labour Practice Disputes

  • Promotion disputes
  • Demotion without cause
  • Unfair suspension
  • Benefits and salary disputes
  • Training and development opportunities
  • Workplace harassment and discrimination

Collective Bargaining Disputes

  • Union recognition disputes
  • Failure to consult on workplace changes
  • Disputes about union access to workplaces

What You Can Expect

  • Full preparation of your case documents
  • Representation at conciliation meetings
  • Professional advocacy at arbitration hearings
  • Help with evidence gathering and witness preparation
  • Clear explanation of processes and likely outcomes