He later served as the Regional Secretary and. Irvin remained in the regional leadership until his election to his position as General Secretary. He cut his political teeth as an anti-apartheid student activist in the s and has also served in the leadership structures of the South African Communist Party and the African National Congress ANC in the Eastern Cape.
Not adverse to hardship, Irvin — born in — grew up as a child of Eastern Cape farm workers on a farm called Theophilus.
Poverty forced him to abandon his education in order to work in a Port Elizabeth tyre factory. Aged only 23, he turned down the nomination that day but within three months had taken on the role of shop steward. Two years later Irvin became full-time shop steward. It is the political tradition he was brought up in and one that he believes in.
He holds strong views and convictions but is always ready to defend them. Among his staff and colleagues Irvin is warmly looked upon for his kindness, compassion and easy accessibility. Its membership has grown to over making it the biggest trade union in the history of South Africa.
Home TBA. Irvin Jim. Posted on November 5, We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. Numsa general-secretary Irvin Jim told thousands of workers who gathered at the Mary Fitzgerald Square earlier this week that they must ensure that no rats Irvin Jim is the national convenor of the party founded by the National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa Numsa , which is launching its manifesto from today.
Irvin Jim says workers need to be lured away from Cosatu in order to challenge the state adequately. It is the political tradition he was brought up in and one that he believes in. Nothing can be truer. He holds strong views and convictions, but is always ready to defend them.
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