Hospersa is a democratic, worker-driven public and private Trade Union of South Africa, representing workers in the following sectors: Public Health – All institutions under the national and provincial Departments of Health, including hospitals and nursing colleges. Public Welfare – All institutions under the national and provincial Departments of Social Development. General Public Service – All national and provincial departments. Education – Teachers employed in the Public Service. Private Health – All private hospitals and health care institutions, including Netcare, Medi-Clinic, independent hospitals, the SA National Blood Transfusion Services, the National Health Laboratory Services, pharmacies and rehabilitation centres. Private Welfare – Private and non-governmental organisations rendering welfare services. Private General – Organisations include SA National Parks and Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife. Hospersa specialises in the following services: - Professional legal assistance for labour-related issues at the bargaining council, CCMA and Labour Court. - Collective bargaining negotiating salaries and other substantive conditions of employment. - Trained, democratically-elected shop stewards. - Representation at disciplinary hearings, grievance procedures and incapacity processes. - Representation on various committees, including Employment Equity and OHS. - Indemnity cover and more.