ITUC-Africa condemns the massacre of demonstrators in Chad and calls upon the government to bring perpetrators to book

The African Regional Organisation of the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC-Africa www.ituc-africa.org) joins the entire world in strongly condemning the massacre of the Chadian citizens who took to the streets to protest the further delay of the country’s transition towards (...)

Keywords : Human and trade union rights;  Protest letters ;  Chad; 

ITUC-Africa Statement on the Occasion of World Day for Decent Work (WDDW) 2022

On this year’s occasion of the World Day for Decent Work (WDDW22), the African Regional Organization of the International Trade Union Confederation (www.ituc-africa.org) commends the workers of Africa and the world for their sacrifices and continuing services to duty, family, community and (...)

Keywords : Declarations;  Human and trade union rights;  Extending Social Protection ;  Occupational Health and Safety ; 

Eswatini: ITUC-Africa condemns the shooting of peaceful protesters for demanding dialogue and calls for the construction of open dialogue

The African Regional Organisation of the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC-Africa www.ituc-africa.org) is horrified by reports that the Government of Eswatini has continued to use force and violence against its citizens. In particular, we are dismayed by the government’s continued (...)

Keywords : Eswatini Democracy ;  Human and trade union rights;  Protest letters ;  Eswatini; 

LETTER TO PRESIDENT MUHAMMADU BUHARI: Reviving the Economy: NLC Response to Governors Prescriptions

We write to avail you of our response to the Governors’ prescription for turning around the economy.

Keywords : Declarations;  Human and trade union rights;  Protest letters ;  Nigeria;  Extending Social Protection ; 

The "Durban Call to Action" on the Elimination of Child Labour

The Fifth Global Conference on the Elimination of Child Labour was held from 15 to 20 May 2022 in Durban, South Africa. A host of personalities from all corners of the world attended this high-level meeting. It was noted that at the end of the conference, the participants unanimously (...)

Keywords : Newsletters;  Occupational Health and Safety ;  Youth Work - Organising And Workers Empowerment; 

The 110th Session of the International Labour Conference (ILC)

On the 27th of May, the 110th Session of the International Labour Conference was opened in Geneva. At this session, governments, workers’ and employers’ representatives from 187 ILO member States will be discussing matters relating to the world of work.

Keywords : Newsletters;  Human and trade union rights;  Organising And Workers Empowerment - Trade Union Unity; 

Nigeria: Mass killings of innocent and defenceless citizens: Time to halt and reverse this trend

ITUC-Africa has learnt with deep shock about the heinous massacre of the Catholic faithful that took place on Sunday, 5th of June 2022, at Francis Xavier Catholic Church, Owo, in Ondo State, Nigeria. The killing of scores of innocent people with numerous others sustaining injuries is barbaric, (...)

Keywords : Declarations;  Message of condolences ;  Nigeria;  Peace And Security; 

Africa Day: ITUC-Africa’s 4 proposals to get the African people out of the rut

This marks the day when the African people have been gathering to commemorate the liberation of their continent. The observations on this occasion revealed a general call for the lifting of harsh fiscal austerity policies applied by governments, which naturally affect the possibilities of (...)

Keywords : Newsletters;  Peace And Security;  Structural Transformation For Africa’s Development; 

Post-covid-19 occupational health and safety: union leaders - members of the intersyndicale - facing up to the issues at stake and their responsibilities

Strengthening the technical capacities of union leaders, members of the intersyndicale of Benin, on the challenges of post-Covid-19 recovery in relation to occupational health and safety was the ultimate purpose of a two-day training workshop organised by the Confédération des Organisations (...)

Keywords : THE TRADE UNION BATTLE AGAINST COVID-19 ;  Benin;  Newsletters;  Occupational Health and Safety ; 

Health Care: "Humanis Social" at COSYGA’s Doorstep

Humanis Social as a structure is meant to complement Gabon’s health development efforts and provide effective solutions to the health needs of the population. On Tuesday 24 May 2022, the Confédération syndicale gabonaise (COSYGA) hosted, at its Headquarters, the launch of a complementary (...)

Keywords : THE TRADE UNION BATTLE AGAINST COVID-19 ;  Newsletters;  Extending Social Protection ;  Occupational Health and Safety ;  Congo; 

ITUC-Africa report from COP26 - Africa Trade Unions, COP26 and Beyond

The 26th edition of the Conference of Parties (COP26) wrapped up on Saturday, 13th November, 2021, following two weeks of intensive negotiations. The conference ended with the adoption of a less stringent resolution than anticipated – what most term a ’watered down’ Glasgow Climate Pact (GCP) (...)

Keywords : Climate Change And Environment;  Reports ; 

ITUC-AFRICA STATEMENT ON THE OCCASION OF THE COMMEMORATION OF THE 2022 AFRICA DAY: Strengthening Resilience in Nutrition and Food Security on the African Continent

The African Regional Organisation of the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC-Africa www.ituc-africa.org) joins Africans, those in the diaspora, persons of African descent and friends of Africa to commemorate this year’s Africa Liberation Day. This year’s theme: "Strengthening (...)

Keywords : Declarations;  Structural Transformation For Africa’s Development; 

ITUC-AFRICA 2022 May Day STATEMENT “No peace without social justice”

As we join other workers around the world to commemorate May Day this year, ITUC-Africa extends greetings to workers around Africa. May Day is a memorable occasion since it reminds us of many important struggles in the history of the trade union movement worldwide, particularly in our own countries.

Keywords : Declarations;  Human and trade union rights;  Peace And Security;  Extending Social Protection ;  Occupational Health and Safety ; 

International Workers’ Memorial Day 2022: Acting together to build a positive safety and health culture in Africa

More than 2 million workers lose their lives in the line of duty every year, mainly due to work-related accidents or illnesses. Africa as a continent is the most affected by this scourge that ruins the daily lives of workers. The situation is bad, despite occupational health and safety (...)

Keywords : THE TRADE UNION BATTLE AGAINST COVID-19 ;  Newsletters;  Declarations;  Occupational Health and Safety ; 

War in Ukraine: the ITUC-Africa calls for the strengthening of worldwide solidarity

The war’ s images from Ukraine are chilling: heavily bombed buildings in Kiev, Kharkiv and other major cities; Russian tanks ripping through the Ukrainian countrysides; thousands of Ukrainians fleeing the country; the war has shaken the world since the beginning of the Russian invasion (...)

Keywords : Newsletters;  Peace And Security; 

Nigeria: The Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) refutes the unfounded accusations by the Department of State Services (DSS) and clearly expresses its concerns

The subversive intentions attributed by the Nigerian DSS to lump together trade unions and criminal groups have been exposed. In a statement, the NLC has refuted this most unfortunate attempt by the DSS to associate it with criminal activities. In fact, the NLC has vehemently repudiated this (...)

Keywords : Newsletters;  Declarations;  Human and trade union rights;  Nigeria; 

Advancing Decent Work Agenda in Benin: Advocacy of COSI-Benin and their Intersyndicale for Minimum Wage Increment

The C0VID-19 pandemic has really taken a toll on the economic activities of countries across the world, especially developing countries such as Benin; the ensuing economic downturn has led to a shift in industrial relations coupled with the restrictive measures introduced by governments, which (...)

Keywords : THE TRADE UNION BATTLE AGAINST COVID-19 ;  Benin;  Newsletters;  Extending Social Protection ; 

ELECTION OF THE NEW DIRECTOR GENERAL OF ILO

Mr. Gilbert F. Houngbo, former Prime Minister of Togo, was elected on 25th March 2022 during the 344th session of the ILO Governing Body in Geneva, Switzerland. He will take up his post as Director General of the ILO in October 2022.

Keywords : Newsletters;  Togo; 

ITUC-AFRICA Statement on Day of Solidarity with Ukraine, March 15, 2022

ITUC-Africa joins the ITUC and its affiliates around the world in expressing our solidarity with the people of Ukraine and call for an end to the unjust war unleashed by the State of Russia against Ukraine.

Keywords : Declarations;  Solidarity Letters;  Peace And Security; 

ITUC-Africa Statement on the Commemoration of International Women Day 2022: Gender equality today for a sustainable future

Today marks yet another day that we celebrate the strides women have made in all spheres of life over the years; their struggles have not been in vain. The African Regional Organisation of the International Trade Union Confederation (www.ituc-africa.org) and its affiliates are committed to (...)

Keywords : Declarations;  Gender Equality; 

Seeking the return to constitutional democracy in Mali: Appeal for caution as Economic Sanctions may deflate the intended goals

The African Regional Organisation of the International Trade Union Confederation - ITUC-Africa ( www.ituc-africa.org) calls upon the Malian government, ECOWAS and other transitional authorities to resume the road to dialogue and move towards a credible timeline for elections, to implement the (...)

Keywords : Declarations;  Human and trade union rights;  Peace And Security;  Mali; 

THE NIGERIA LABOUR CONGRESS CONDEMNS THE RECENT MASSACRE IN ZAMFARA STATE

Between Tuesday, 4th January 2022 and Thursday, 6th January 2022, armed terrorists invaded a host of villages including Rafin Danya, Barayar Zaki, Rafin Gero, and Kurfa villages all in Anka and Bukkuyum Local Government Areas of Zamfara State leaving in their wake a trail of bloodbath. Eye (...)

9th January 2022 Keywords : Declarations;  Nigeria;  Peace And Security; 

New Year 2022 Message – Post-COVID-19 Pandemic: Building Back Better is a task that must leave no one behind

Undoubtedly, this year has been a very tough one with the COVID-19 virus that continues to mutate and cause the endless spread of infection, worsening hospitalization and death. Specifically, the COVID-19 pandemic has brutally exposed and exacerbated the fault lines between those who have (...)

Keywords : THE TRADE UNION BATTLE AGAINST COVID-19 ;  Declarations; 

AFRICAN WORKERS MOURN THE PASSING OF ARCHBISHOP EMERITUS DESMOND MPILO TUTU

ITUC-Africa s saddened to learn about the passing of Archbishop Desmond Tutu. We extend our condolences to Mam Leah Tutu, the Tutu family, the board and staff of the Desmond and Leah Tutu Legacy Foundation, the government, workers and people of South Africa, the Elders and Nobel Laureate (...)

Keywords : South Africa;  Tributes ; 

ITUC-Africa Statement on the commemoration of International Migrants Day 2021: addressing the plight of migrants in the time of COVID-19

ITUC-Africa salutes migrant workers all over the world that have continued to be part of the efforts to rein in the COVID-19 pandemic. Their contributions as street clearers, scientists, laboratory attendants, health workers, ambulance and bus drivers, domestic workers and caregivers, pilots (...)

Keywords : THE TRADE UNION BATTLE AGAINST COVID-19 ;  Declarations;  Human and trade union rights;