Public and Allied Workers Union of South Africa

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PAWUSA
Public and Allied Workers Union of South Africa
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President: Berline Roseberry
Affiliations COSATU
Website www.pawusa.org.za

The Public and Allied Workers Union of South Africa (PAWUSA) is a trade union for public sector workers in South Africa. It is affiliated with the Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU).


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