Standing With Workers Across Fisheries & Aquaculture
AFADWU represents workers across fisheries, aquaculture and related operations, supporting workers whose labour contributes to South Africa’s fishing, aquatic food and related industries.
Representation Across Fisheries & Aquaculture
Fisheries and aquaculture provide employment across harvesting, farming, processing, handling and related activities. AFADWU works to ensure that workers in these industries have a collective voice, fair employment conditions and meaningful workplace representation.
Workers Across the Sector
Commercial Fishing
Workers involved in commercial fishing operations, harvesting activities and related fishing work.
Aquaculture
Workers involved in fish, shellfish and other aquatic farming and production operations.
Fish Processing
Workers involved in the processing, preparation, packaging and handling of fish and aquatic products.
Seafood Handling & Packing
Workers involved in receiving, handling, sorting, packing and preparing aquatic products for market.
Aquaculture Operations
Workers performing operational, production and maintenance activities within aquaculture facilities.
Related Support Operations
Workers performing essential support functions connected to fisheries, aquaculture and aquatic food production.
Supporting Workers Across the Fisheries Value Chain
The fisheries and aquaculture economy depends on workers across harvesting, production, processing and distribution. AFADWU works to strengthen worker representation throughout this connected value chain.
Representation That Makes a Difference
AFADWU works to protect workers' rights and strengthen their collective voice in the workplace.
Stronger Workers. Stronger Representation.
If you work in fisheries & aquaculture, AFADWU is here to represent your interests.