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ITUC-Africa Condemns Nigerian Government’s Unrelenting Harassment and Persecution of NLC Leadership – Cease and desist from further harassment of Workers’ leaders.

The African Regional Organisation of the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC-Africa: https://www.ituc-africa.org/) unequivocally condemns the Nigerian Government’s alarming and unrelenting harassment of NLC leadership. As we write, the Nigerian Government has unlawfully detained the (…)

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

World day for Decent Work 2024: "Workers Deserve Peace and Democracy"

Background and Context: The 2024 theme for the World Day for Decent Work, "Workers Deserve Peace and Democracy," resonates deeply with the current socio-political and economic landscape across the globe. With ongoing armed conflicts, economic inequalities, climate crises, and digital disruptions (…)

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

African people’s protests socio-economic hardship and quest for good governance: concerns about growing clampdowns on Civil Society Organisations (CSOs), activists and journalists in Africa

The African Regional Organisation of the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC-Africa www.ituc-africa.org) notes with nostalgia and appreciation the contributions of African nations’ founders’ mass-based organisations and movements (trade unions, community associations, farmers’ groups, (…)

Keywords : Protest letters ; Structural Transformation For Africa’s Development;

ITUC-Africa Statement on International Youth Day 2024: Youth Digital Pathways for Sustainable Development in Africa

On this year’s International Youth Day, the African Regional Organization of the International Trade Union Confederation (www.ituc-africa.org) joins millions of young African workers to promote the recognition of young people as critical actors for social change, economic growth, and sustainable (…)

Keywords : Declarations; Youth Work - Organising And Workers Empowerment;

ITUC-Africa Strongly Condemns the Violent Repression of Peaceful Protests in Nigeria: Calls for Urgent Dialogue and Reform

The African Regional Organization of the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC-Africa www.ituc-africa.org) unequivocally condemns the violent suppression of unarmed, and peaceful protesters in Nigeria. The tragic loss of lives in Kaduna, Suleja, and other parts of the country is a (…)

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

United States Sub-Saharan Africa Trade and Economic Cooperation Forum (Africa Growth and Opportunity Act)

For the second year, the AGOA Forum has included Organised Labour. We appreciate the efforts of the Biden Administration to continue this important precedent set in Johannesburg ensuring workers have a clear voice in shaping the future of AGOA.

25 July 2024 - Washington DC Keywords : Technical document; Alrei;

Africa’s Continuing Sovereign Debt Crisis: What Can trade Unions Do?

The Africa Labour Research and Education institute (ALREI) of ITUC-Africa is pleased to share the African Black paper on “Africa’s Continuing Sovereign Debt Crisis: What Can trade Unions Do?”. This study was partly sponsored by The Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (FES).

Keywords : Newsletters; Technical document; Structural Transformation For Africa’s Development; Alrei;

Letter to HE. William Ruto - President of the Republic of Kenya

Dear President Ruto, On behalf of the African Regional Organisation of the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC-Africa: https://www.ituc-africa.org/), I am writing to express our deep concern regarding the recent protests against the Financial Bill 2024 and the manner in which they (…)

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

ITUC-Africa Statement on the Fifth Anniversary of ILO Convention No. 190 on Violence and Harassment in the World of Work

On this day, 21 June 2024, the African regional organisation of the International Trade Union Confederation (www.ituc-africa.org) joins ITUC and the labour movement worldwide to commemorate the fifth anniversary of the adoption of ILO Convention No. 190 on Violence and Harassment in the World of (…)

Keywords : SDGs ; Declarations; Gender Equality;

ITUC-Africa Statement on International Domestic Workers Day 2024: Justice and Better Protection for All Domestic (Migrant) Workers

On this year’s International Domestic Workers Day, the African Regional Organisation of the International Trade Union Confederation (www.ituc-africa.org) recognises, appreciates and celebrates the invaluable contributions of domestic workers worldwide to global productivity and wealth creation. (…)

Keywords : Declarations; Gender Equality; Occupational Health and Safety ;

World Day Against Child Labour 2024: African workers call on ALL Stakeholders to take tangible actions in demonstration of their commitment to end child labour

The African Regional Organisation of the International Trade Union Confederation (www.ituc-africa.org) joins the rest of the world in pledging to protect the rights and dignity of every child. This year’s commemoration theme, "Let’s act on our commitments: End Child Labour!" is an urgent and (…)

Keywords : Declarations; Extending Social Protection ;

L20 statement to the G20 Ministerial

Sir, on behalf of the 18 million workers of our organisation from 52 of the 55 African countries, I would like to share with you the L20 Policy Recommendations to the G20 Labour and Employment Ministers 2024.

Keywords : Declarations; Human and trade union rights;

Letter to Mr. Bola Ahmed Tinubu, President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

SETTLE THE MINIMUM WAGE NEGOTIATION AND REVERSE THE HIKE IN ELECTRICITY TARIFF TO ALLEVIATE THE BITING ECONOMIC HARDSHIP THAT NIGERIAN WORKERS AND PEOPLE ARE CURRENTLY FACING.

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

Establishment of the "Doha Dialogue" on Labour Mobility by the Africa Union, the Gulf Cooperation Council States, Jordan, and Lebanon: ITUC-Africa welcomes the initiative and calls for genuine and inclusive implementation.

The African Regional Organisation of the International Trade Union Confederation ITUC-AFRICA welcomes the dialogue, which results from ITUC-AFRICA’s six-year sustained campaign in Africa and within the African Union spaces for the creation of such a mechanism necessary to improve labour (…)

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

JOINT COMMUNIQUE OF THE NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COUNCIL (NEC) MEETINGS OF THE NIGERIA LABOUR CONGRESS (NLC) AND TRADE UNION CONGRESS (TUC) HELD ON MONDAY THE 20TH DAY OF MAY, 2024

The National Executive Council (NEC) of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) convened today in an emergency meeting in response to the pressing national issues affecting Nigerian workers, namely, the recent hike in electricity tariff, the ongoing negotiation of a new (…)

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

Urgent call for respect for trade union freedoms and social dialogue in Benin

Mister President, We are sending you this letter on behalf of the African Regional Organization of the International Trade Union Confederation, ITUC-Africa (www.ituc-africa.org) , which represents 17 million registered members and 107 affiliated national trade union centres in 52 African (…)

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

May Day Commemoration: ITUC-Africa Calls for Action on Jobs, Peace and Democracy

May 1st, an emblematic date celebrated around the world, took on special significance for ITUC-Africa this year. Under the theme "A renewed call for jobs, peace and democracy for shared prosperity", the organization placed the heart of its demands at the center of this commemoration.

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

Labour Day Celebrations in Togo: Social Dialogue Issue and the Trade Union Determination

Lomé, Togo - On May 1st, 2024, Togo joined the rest of the world in marking International Workers’ Day, a memorable day in the history of the trade union movement. The day was marked not only by traditional celebrations, but also by a meeting between Civil Service Minister Gilbert Bawara and (…)

Keywords : Newsletters; Human and trade union rights; Togo;

May Day in Somalia: A Call for Decent Work and Social Justice

Mogadishu, Somalia - On May 1, 2024, Somalia joined the rest of the world in commemorating International Labor Day, a significant occasion that recalls the historic struggles and achievements of the trade union movement across the globe. This year, the Federation of Somali Trade Unions (FESTU) (…)

Keywords : Newsletters; Extending Social Protection ; Occupational Health and Safety ; Somalia;

UNTC-CS General Secretary Denounces Precarious Working Conditions at May Day Commemoration in Cape Verde

Praia, May 1st - The General Secretary of the National Union of Cape Verdean Workers - Central Trade Union (UNTC-CS) has once again strongly criticized the precarious and unstable employment conditions in the country, calling into question the relevance of celebrating May Day.

Keywords : Newsletters; Cape Verde; Occupational Health and Safety ;

May Day in Guinea : A Call for Social Justice and Workers’ Rights

Conakry, Guinea - On, May 1, 2024, Guinea joined the world in celebrating International Labor Day, an emblematic day that recalls the historic struggles of the trade union movement across the globe. This year’s commemoration took on particular significance as Guinean workers presented the (…)

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

MAY 1/ INTERNATIONAL LABOR DAY : migrant workers at the heart of the celebration

Migrant workers took part in the International Labor Day celebrations in Guinea. Like those in Guinea, they took the opportunity to express their views on their working conditions. It’s An initiative of the RSMG (Réseau Syndical Migration), which since 2017 has set itself the goal The Defense of (…)

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

May Day 2024: A Renewed call for jobs, peace, and democracy for shared prosperity.

The African Regional Organisation of the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC-Africa: https://www.ituc-africa.org/) brings forth the collective voice of over 18 million registered members across 52 African countries. On the occasion of this year’s International Workers’ Day (…)

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

Championing Women’s Rights: ITUC-Africa’s Call to Action on International Women’s Day

On this International Women’s Day, the African Regional Organisation of the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC-Africa) stands in unwavering solidarity with women across the continent and beyond. In a statement issued today, ITUC-Africa salutes the resilience, achievements, and (…)

Keywords : Newsletters; Gender Equality;

Commemoration of 2024 International Women’s Day: "Invest in social protection provisions to improve women’s empowerment and accelerate progress"

As we mark International Women’s Day 2024, the African Regional Organisation of the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC-Africa www.ituc-africa.org) joins her teeming women members, all affiliates, and the rest of the world to celebrate our amazons and heroines across.