National Union of Textile Workers (South Africa)

The union welcomed workers of all ethnicities, which meant that it was unable to register with the Government of South Africa.

After 53 legal cases, it finally also obtained recognition from the Frame group.

Its main focus was establishing shop stewards' councils in each workplace.

[1] In 1979, the union became a founding affiliate of the Federation of South African Trade Unions (FOSATU), and this encouraged it to spread beyond Natal, organising workers across the nation.

In 1985, FOSATU became part of the new Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU), with the NUTW transferring over.