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INDUSTRY REPRESENTATION

Protecting Workers Across Retail & Wholesale

AFADWU represents workers across retail, wholesale and related commercial operations, supporting employees who keep goods moving from producers and suppliers to consumers.

Retail & Wholesale

Representation Across Retail & Wholesale

Retail and wholesale operations connect producers, suppliers and consumers through a workforce performing a wide range of operational, sales, merchandising, warehouse and support functions. AFADWU works to ensure that these workers have a collective voice and meaningful workplace representation.

Areas We Represent

Workers Across the Sector

Retail Operations

Workers involved in the day-to-day operation of retail businesses, stores and commercial outlets.

Wholesale Operations

Workers involved in wholesale businesses supplying goods to retailers, businesses and other customers.

Retail Merchandising

Workers involved in product presentation, merchandising, stock placement and related retail activities.

Sales & Customer Service

Workers performing sales, customer service and related functions within retail and wholesale environments.

Warehousing & Stock Operations

Workers involved in receiving, storing, handling, picking and managing stock and merchandise.

Distribution Support

Workers supporting the movement of goods between suppliers, warehouses, businesses and retail outlets.

THE RETAIL & WHOLESALE VALUE CHAIN

Supporting Workers Across the Retail Supply Chain

Retail and wholesale depend on a connected workforce that receives, stores, prepares, sells and distributes goods. AFADWU works to strengthen representation across this wider commercial environment.

01 Supply
02 Warehousing
03 Merchandising
04 Retail
05 Consumers
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
Protection of workers’ rights
Occupational health and safety
Collective bargaining and representation
Skills development and worker empowerment
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Stronger Workers. Stronger Representation.

If you work in retail & wholesale, AFADWU is here to represent your interests.

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