AFADWU is actively protecting workers' rights across South Africa.
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INDUSTRY REPRESENTATION

Protecting the People Behind Food & Beverage

AFADWU represents workers across food and beverage operations, supporting employees whose work contributes to production, preparation, service and the wider food economy.

Food & Beverage

Representation Across Food & Beverage

The food and beverage industry brings together workers across production, preparation, service and related operations. AFADWU works to ensure that workers have a collective voice, fair employment conditions and meaningful workplace representation.

Areas We Represent

Workers Across the Sector

Food Production

Workers involved in the preparation and production of food products for consumers and commercial markets.

Beverage Production

Workers involved in the production, processing, packaging and distribution of beverage products.

Food & Beverage Operations

Workers performing operational functions across food and beverage businesses and production environments.

Food Service

Workers involved in preparing, handling and serving food across relevant food service operations.

Catering Operations

Workers involved in catering, food preparation and related commercial food service activities.

Related Support Services

Workers performing essential support functions connected to food and beverage production and operations.

THE FOOD & BEVERAGE VALUE CHAIN

Supporting Workers Across the Food & Beverage Economy

Food and beverage operations depend on workers across interconnected stages of production and service. AFADWU works to strengthen representation throughout this wider employment environment.

01 Production
02 Preparation
03 Processing
04 Packaging
05 Distribution
Our Focus

Representation That Makes a Difference

AFADWU works to protect workers' rights and strengthen their collective voice in the workplace.

Fair wages and employment conditions
Occupational health and safety
Protection of workers’ rights
Collective bargaining and representation
Skills development and worker empowerment
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Stronger Workers. Stronger Representation.

If you work in food & beverage, AFADWU is here to represent your interests.

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