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CIAWU members voting at the 6th Congress

Members Elect New CIAWU Executive at 6th Congress

Union democracy · May 2026

CIAWU members have voted in a new executive team at the 6th Congress, setting a fresh mandate to strengthen organizing, defend workers’ rights, and expand membership.

The newly elected leadership has pledged greater transparency, more workplace visits, and stronger bargaining to secure better wages and conditions for all members.

CIAWU terminal benefits after Shoprite Malawi sale

CIAWU Secures Terminal Benefits After Shoprite Malawi Sale

Campaign · Feb 2026

CIAWU negotiated a terminal benefits package after the sale of Shoprite’s Malawi division to Shopwise, with all employees taken over and no loss of jobs.

CIAWU is now engaging Shopwise to sign a CBA, securing stronger protections and better conditions for affected workers.

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