A New Dawn : Comrade Joel Akhator Odigie Elected General Secretary of ITUC-Africa

In a historic moment that resonates with the spirit of unity and progress, the 5th Delegates Congress of the International Trade Union Confederation - Africa (ITUC-Africa) concluded on November 30th in Nairobi. Among the significant outcomes of this gathering was the election of Comrade Joel (...)

Nairobi, 30 November 2023 Keywords : Upcoming event;  Newsletters;  Nigeria;  Organising And Workers Empowerment - Trade Union Unity;  Congress;  Kenya; 

ITUC-Africa launches debt campaign to reverse Africa’s debt burden to promote transparency, accountability in debt management

The African Regional Organization of the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC-Africa), on Wednesday in Nairobi, the Kenya capital, launched a campaign to reverse Africa’s sovereign debt trend. Under the campaign, ITUC-Africa says trade unions in Africa will begin to promote (...)

Nairobi, 29 November 2023 Keywords : Activities;  SDGs ;  Newsletters;  Structural Transformation For Africa’s Development;  Kenya; 

ITUC-Africa reaffirms its commitment for the Elimination of Violence against Women

As the vibrant continent of Africa echoes with the collective voices of individuals, organizations, and communities united against gender-based violence, the International Trade Union Confederation-Africa (ITUC-Africa) organised a powerful trade union action on November 25, marking the (...)

25 November 2023 Keywords : Activities;  Newsletters;  Gender Equality;  Kenya; 

In Kenya, union groups learn from AfCFTA ’s women and youth protocol.

African trade union groups are scrutinizing the Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Protocol on Women and Youth. Its implications for informal workers were the subject of a communication on the bangs of the 5th ITUC-Africa Congress in Nairobi, the Kenyan capital. The session devoted to this (...)

25 November 2023 Keywords : Activities;  SDGs ;  Newsletters;  Structural Transformation For Africa’s Development;  Kenya; 

Empowering African Women and Youth for their effective participation in Trade and Investment Processes

As part of the lead-up to the 5th Congress of ITUC-Africa delegates, the African Labour Research and Education Institute of ITUC-Africa (ALREI), in partnership with LRS, Labour Research Service, South Africa is organising a three-day capacity building and engagement program at the Luke (...)

Keywords : Newsletters;  Gender Equality;  Organising And Workers Empowerment - Trade Union Unity;  Youth Work - Organising And Workers Empowerment;  Kenya; 

ITUC-Africa’s 5th Ordinary CONGRESS STATEMENT: AMKA AFRIKA

The African Regional Organisation of the International Trade Union Confederation - Africa (ITUC-Africa www.ituc-africa.org) is proud to announce its upcoming 5th Ordinary Delegates Congress, set to take place from November 28th to 30th, 2023, in Nairobi, Kenya. The Congress will be staged (...)

Keywords : Congress2023 ;  Declarations;  Structural Transformation For Africa’s Development;  Kenya; 

Military Coups and the Future of Democracy in West Africa : Insights from ITUC-Africa’s Webinar

On October 3rd, 2023, ITUC-Africa, in collaboration with FNV, hosted a webinar titled "Military Coups and the Future of Democracy in Africa : Impact and Governance Implications." This important webinar brought together experts, labor activists and trade unions leaders and representatives to (...)

Keywords : Newsletters;  Peace And Security;  Burkina Faso;  Gabon;  Mali;  Niger; 

Building a Stronger African Trade Union Movement: The Trade Union Leadership Development Academy (TULDA)

The relevance of workers’ education was evident in organised labour’s struggles against the neoliberal onslaughts, including the struggle to reclaim constitutional democracy and strive for popular participatory democracy. The new millennium brought with it the acceleration and intensification (...)

Keywords : Newsletters;  Organising And Workers Empowerment - Trade Union Unity; 

WDDW 2023 - Wage Justice: Stop wage suppression to grow the economy

On this occasion of the World Day for Decent Work, the African Regional Organisation of the International Trade Union Confederation – ITUC-Africa (www.ituc-africa.org) joins the millions of African workers and human rights advocates worldwide to amplify our collective voice for decent life and (...)

Keywords : Climate Change And Environment;  Declarations;  Gender Equality;  Extending Social Protection ;  Occupational Health and Safety ; 

Understanding Labour Conflicts and Agitations from Three Perspectives

INRO: Trade Unions and Workers Organizations the world over have been viewed differently by various stakeholders, especially, in terms of their modus operandi. While some have positive view of them, others are indifferent with yet some expressing hostilities towards their existence and (...)

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

Capacity building of African trade unions on the financing of social protection in Africa

Dakar, Senegal - From 21 to 23 August, the AXIL Hotel in Dakar hosted an important meeting for African trade unions. The African Regional Organisation of the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC-Africa), in partnership with the Danish Trade Union Development Agency (DTDA) and with (...)

Keywords : Newsletters;  Extending Social Protection ;  Senegal; 

Africa Climate Summit: African trade unions call for a just transition

Nairobi, Kenya - Against a backdrop of climate challenges and global disruption, the Africa Climate Summit took place in the Kenyan capital, Nairobi, from 4-6 September. At a time when Africa is facing the convergence of climate shocks, biodiversity loss, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic (...)

Keywords : Newsletters;  Climate Change And Environment;  Kenya; 

PROTEST LETTER: Request to Cease Partisan Persecution of Trade Union Leaders

Our affiliates in Nigeria, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC), have expressed grave concerns regarding the increasing abuse of workers’ rights, particularly through actions taken by the Nigeria Police Force under your watch. The nature, frequency and intensity (...)

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

Nigeria is duty-bound to uphold the fundamental principles of democracy and the civil rights of its citizens.

The African Regional Organization of the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC-Africa: www.ituc-africa.org) is deeply concerned about the current attempts in Nigeriato undermine and encroach upon the democratic and civic rights of Nigerian workers. We have received reliable information (...)

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

Devastating Earthquake in Morocco: ITUC-Africa extends Solidarity Message to the Workers and the People of Morocco

The African Regional Organization of the International Trade Union Confederation (www.ituc-africa.org), on behalf of teeming members in the 53 African countries it currently represents, expresses its solidarity with and support to the workers, people and government of Morocco following the (...)

Keywords : Climate Change And Environment;  Solidarity Letters;  Morocco; 

African Trade Unions Advocate for Workers’ inclusion in Debt Discussions

The third edition of the African Conference on Debt and Development (AfCoDD III) held from August 30th to September 1st, 2023, in Dakar, Senegal, was an important platform for addressing Africa’s debt challenges. On the sidelines of this major event, the Friedrich Ebert Stiftung AU office (...)

Keywords : ILLICIT FINANCIAL FLOWS - “STOP THE BLEEDING” ;  Newsletters;  Structural Transformation For Africa’s Development; 

AfCoDD III: Reimagining, Rethinking, Reorganising, and Remobilising for an African World Order

From August 30th to September 1st, 2023, Dakar host to the third edition of the African Conference on Debt and Development (AfCoDD III), organized by the African Forum and Network on Debt and Development (AFRODAD) and its partners. This significant event, themed "The 4Rs for Africa Rule-Maker (...)

Keywords : ILLICIT FINANCIAL FLOWS - “STOP THE BLEEDING” ;  Newsletters;  Senegal;  Structural Transformation For Africa’s Development; 

ITUC-Africa shared workers Concerns Arising from Recent Events in Niger

The recent coup d’état in Niger has caused great worry among African workers and residents alike since it strikes at the very heart of Africa’s democratic aspirations and the pursuit of social justice. The African regional organization of the International Trade Union Confederation (...)

Keywords : Newsletters;  Peace And Security;  Niger; 

ITUC-AFRICA CONDEMNS THE COUP D’ETAT IN GABON

The African Regional Organisation of the International Trade union Confederation (www.ituc-africa.org) condemns the military coup in Gabon and affirms that military take-overs do not resolve political problems posed by disputed elections. The announcement by soldiers on 30ᵗʰ August, 2023 (...)

Keywords : Declarations;  Peace And Security;  Gabon; 

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Keywords : Internships and Jobs ;  Togo; 

COMMUNIQUE AT THE END OF THE NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COUNCIL (NEC) MEETING OF THE NIGERIA LABOUR CONGRESS (NLC)

In an all-inclusive session, the National Executive Council (NEC) deeply analyzed the prevailing national sentiment, taking into account the extensive hardships and deprivation afflicting our citizens across all states of the federation. The council scrutinized the federal government’s failure (...)

Keywords : Human and trade union rights;  Nigeria;  Communique; 

The Political Impasse in Niger and Matter Arising: Addressing Urgent Concerns Arising from Recent Events In Niger – Survey Report Insights

Keywords : Declarations;  Peace And Security;  Niger; 

SURVEY ON PUBLIC OPINION REGARDING RECENT EVENTS IN NIGER AND AFRICAN WORKERS’ CONCERNS

This report presents the findings of a survey conducted by the African Labour Research and Education Institute of the African Regional Organisation of the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC-Africa).On 26 July 2023, a coup d’état occurred in the Republic of the Niger when the (...)

Keywords : Technical document;  Peace And Security;  Niger; 

Press Statement: Strengthening Trade Union Engagement to Tackle the Challenges of Sovereign Debt in Africa

Dakar, Senegal – August 29, 2023 We, the representatives of trade unions from across Africa, have convened in Dakar, Senegal, for a landmark Continental Workshop on Sovereign Debt organised jointly by the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC), the Friedrich Ebert Stiftung (FES), and (...)

Keywords : ILLICIT FINANCIAL FLOWS - “STOP THE BLEEDING” ;  Structural Transformation For Africa’s Development;  Communique; 

Strengthening Trade Union Engagement to Tackle the Challenges of Sovereign Debt in Africa

In a pivotal gathering aimed at addressing one of Africa’s most pressing economic challenges, trade union leaders from across the continent have convened in Dakar, Senegal, for a two-day Continental Workshop on Sovereign Debt. Organized jointly by the International Trade Union Confederation (...)

Keywords : ILLICIT FINANCIAL FLOWS - “STOP THE BLEEDING” ;  Newsletters;  Senegal;  Structural Transformation For Africa’s Development;