Liberated Metalworkers' Union of South Africa

The Liberated Metalworkers' Union of South Africa (LIMUSA) was a trade union representing workers in metal and related industries in South Africa.

History

In November 2014, the National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (NUMSA) disaffiliated from the Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU). Cedric Gina, the former president of NUMSA, wished to remain part of COSATU, and he led a group of members out of the union, immediately founding LIMUSA. The new union was accepted as an affiliate of COSATU in March 2015, at which time it had 7,771 members.[1][2] In 2019, it was announced that the union would soon merge into the National Union of Mineworkers.[3] The merger was completed in 2021.[4]

Leadership

General Secretaries

2014: Cedric Gina
2018: Siboniso Mdletshe

Presidents

2014: Sifiso Maphumulo
2015: Siboniso Mdletshe
2018: Thabiso Peter Mothloki

References

  1. ^ Dludla, Siphelele (28 January 2019). "Limusa co-founder Cedric Gina dies". Independent Online. Retrieved 19 March 2021.
  2. ^ "Cosatu membership down by thousands". News24. 17 November 2015. Retrieved 19 March 2021.
  3. ^ "Metalworkers' union Limusa and miners' union NUM to merge in bid by Cosatu to strengthen them". The Star. 3 September 2019. Retrieved 19 March 2021.
  4. ^ Sidimba, Loyiso. "Cosatu affiliates Limusa, NUM merge". IOL. Retrieved 27 May 2023.