Nespressure in South Africa: March for the Rights of Sales Workers!
Over 200 members of Food and Allied Workers’ Union (FAWU) marched to the Nestlé head office in Randburg on July 12, 2010, demanding decent jobs for merchandisers who are handling Nestle products in major supermarkets in South Africa.
The merchandisers are employed by Gauteng Sales and Merchandising - a company, contracted by Nestlé South Africa to supply and to pack Nestlé products in major stores and supermarkets. FAWU demands recognition of the workers’ right of to join trade union and recognition of bargaining rights. Among other demands – salary increase, job security, better working conditions, social benefits and medical insurance.
