The largest trade union in the South African local government sector. Established in 1987 through the merger of five unions, SAMWU is a COSATU affiliate representing over 160,000 workers in municipalities, water boards, and allied services.
The official periodic publication of the South African Municipal Workers' Union (SAMWU). Workers' News served as a vital communication tool for municipal workers, covering shop-floor struggles, national policy debates (such as the privatisation of water and electricity), and union constitutional matters. It provided a platform for worker voices across the various local government sectors in South Africa.
