FAWU Statement
FAWU Rejects Proposed 2000 Retrenchments at DayBreak Foods
31 August 2025
FAWU Media Statement: Opposing the Imminent Retrenchment of Over 2,000 Workers at Daybreak Foods, South Africa
FAWU is appalled by the fact that Daybreak Foods (Pty) Ltd – once a flagship for transformation and job creation in South Africa’s poultry sector – stands on the brink of a mass retrenchment event that threatens the livelihoods of more than 2,000 workers.
FAWU Media Statement
FAWU Outraged by SAB/AB InBev's "Morally Indefensible" Retrenchment Process
04 August 2025
FAWU Outraged by SAB/AB InBev’s “Morally Indefensible” Retrenchment Process and Disregard for CCMA Ruling.
The Food and Allied Workers’ Union (FAWU) expressed its profound outrage at the conduct of South African Breweries (SAB) and its multinational parent company, Anheuser-Busch InBev (AB InBev), during the ongoing Section 189A consultation process. The union firmly believes that the decision to retrench 233 employees is being pursued in a manner that is both procedurally and substantively questionable, and morally indefensible.
FAWU Media Statement
FAWU Members at Lucky Star to Embark on Strike Over Unilateral Changes by Employer:
18 August 2025
The Food and Allied Workers Union (FAWU) hereby announces that its members employed at Lucky Star will embark on protected strike action in response to the employer’s unilateral and unjust actions that undermine workers’ rights and union representation.
FAWU Statement
FAWU Declares War On SAB
11 July 2025
The Food and Allied Workers’ Union (FAWU) is outraged and declares an all-out war against the relentless wave of retrenchments by South African Breweries (SAB), owned by the global giant Anheuser-Busch InBev (AB InBev). Once again, in a move dripping with corporate cruelty, SAB has issued a fresh notice of retrenchments that will see 233 hardworking permanent workers kicked to the curb — not because the company is struggling, but because profit and greed have been placed above the livelihoods of South African families.
FAWU Media Statement
SAFTU ON SAB/AB INBEV, CORPORATE MERGER ABUSES, AND A NEW NATIONAL ASSAULT ON WORKERS’ RIGHTS
09 June 2025
Today, the 09 June 2025, the leadership of the South African Federation of Trade Unions (SAFTU), led by the General Secretary, Zwelinzima Vavi, joined the leadership of the Food and Allied Workers Union (FAWU) as it engaged the leadership of Sout African Breweries (SAB) led by the CEO, Richard Rivett-Carnac.
FAWU Statement
FAWU on passing of CDE Katishi Masemola
26 April 2025
The Food and Allied Workers Union mourns the sad passing of its former General Secretary Cde Katishi Dannyboy Masemola.
Cde Nobhala had a few days fever and when he arrived at home in Meadowlands in Soweto, he took medication and slept. He later was not responding and was rushed to hospital. Sadly, he was declared to have sadly passed on.
FAWU Statement
Food & Allied Workers Union
FAWU CONDEMNS KFC’s ADD-HOPE PERFORMANCE THREAT TO EMPLOYEES.
The Food and Allied Workers’ Union (FAWU) strongly condemns Kentucky Fried Chicken’s partner’s recent actions of sending out “warning letters” to employees that was trending on social media. Apparently employees are warned that they should reach a certain Add -Hope quota as a performance tool and threat to employees.
FAWU Statement
EXPLOSION AT NOVA FEEDS IN MALMESBURY
12 June 2024
The Food and Allied Workers’ Union (F.A.W.U.) is abhorred by the horrific explosion at Nova Feeds factory yesterday afternoon in Malmesbury that caused the death of one of its employees and hospitalised two others. FAWU sends its condolences and heartfelt sympathy to the victim’s family, friends and colleagues and wishes a speedy recovery to those still in hospital.
FAWU Statement
Clover
Strike
The Food and Allied Workers Union (FAWU) is proud to present a Clover Strike.
Fawu Says
- No Job Losses!
- No 20% Wagee Cuts!
FAWU Statement
Retrench-ments at SA Breweries
14 February 2024
FAWU fights job losses at SA Breweries.
The Food and Allied Workers’ Union (F.A.W.U.) will be battling the latest wave of retrenchments by SA Breweries announced at the end of January this year.
FAWU Statement
Epol Feeds Strike Hamper Production
13 February 2024
Members employed by Epol Feeds, a division of RCL Foods in Worcester have engaged in protected industrial action as of Monday 5 February as a result of a wage deadlock between Food and Allied Workers’ Union and the company.
FAWU Statement
Unlawful & Un-constitutional Suspension
17 March 2022
FAWU Statement On The Unlawful and Unconstitutional Suspension Of SAFTU General Secretary, Cde Zwelinzima Vavi.
FAWU Statement
SA Breweries Cutting Jobs for Paying Loyalty To USA
13 February 2024
The Food and Allied Workers’ Union (FAWU) has been approached by South African Breweries to dismiss its over 400 for purposes of aligning itself with the global framework. SAB employs about 5 400 employees.
FAWU Statement
FAWU Statement On Capsized MPV Lecanto Vessel
20 May 2024
The Food and Allied Workers’ Union is deeply saddened by the tragedy that saw the MPV Lecanto hake deep- sea trawler vessel owned by Sea Harvest capsized last Friday leading to many lives being lost and eleven fishermen still being unaccounted for.
