Worker disputes need structure, evidence, and escalation.
ASWTU treats cases as more than individual complaints. We connect them to bargaining pressure, document patterns, and build campaigns that push employers to change.
45
active dispute tracks
3,200+
case outcomes recorded
R15M+
recoveries supported
Case desk standards
Urgent dismissals and safety incidents are prioritised for first response.
Evidence quality shapes leverage, so documentation is part of the support process.
Where possible, isolated cases are connected to collective pressure and wider campaigns.
Priority issues stay visible until employers deal with them properly.
Each campaign below reflects active coordination between member reporting, organiser follow-through, and strategic escalation.
National wage alignment campaign
Focused on wage uplift, overtime treatment, and cleaning up inconsistent grading and payment practices.
Working-hours compliance dispute
Challenging excessive overtime arrangements and pushing for proper scheduling and rest protections.
Safety equipment enforcement
Demanding proper PPE, incident reporting structures, and documented employer compliance in high-risk posts.
Successful outcomes build confidence, and confidence builds participation.
Visible wins help members understand that reporting early, documenting well, and staying organised changes what is possible.
Back-pay recovery
Recovered for workers after underpayment and delayed adjustments.
Reinstatement success
Unfair dismissals challenged and reversed through disciplined case preparation.
Benefits agreement
Expanded access to structured benefits after sustained bargaining pressure.
Prepare your case
Strong reporting increases the union’s leverage before formal proceedings even begin.
Step 1
Document the issue immediately with dates, messages, payslips, warnings, or incident notes.
Step 2
Report the matter to ASWTU before deadlines close off the strongest legal routes.
Step 3
Stay coordinated with organisers and shop stewards so the workplace response stays consistent.
Legal route clarity
Early guidance matters because time limits at the CCMA and other forums can close quickly.
Campaign escalation
When issues repeat across sites, the union can escalate beyond a single grievance and raise sector-wide pressure.