The Chemical, Energy, Paper, Printing, Wood and Allied Workers' Union (CEPPWAWU) is a trade union representing workers in various industries in South Africa.
The union was formed through the merger of the Chemical Workers' Industrial Union (CWIU) and the Paper, Printing, Wood and Allied Workers' Union (PPWAWU) in 1999. At the time of the merger, the union had 93,000 members, which had fallen to 64,100 members by 2011.
CEPPWAWU is an affiliate of the Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU).
Leadership General Secretaries 1999: Muzi Buthelezi 2002: Welile Nolingo
Presidents 1999: Pasco Dyani 2008: Jacob Mabena 2011: Thamsanqa Mhlongo
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