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How workers’ voice is shaping AfCFTA processes

Our progress in challenging the marginalisation of trade unions in trade policy development.

10 months ago

How trade unions in Rwanda secured a seat on the AfCFTA implementation committee

by Africain Biraboneye afCFTA / collective bargaining and organising / decent work / labour provisions / organisation and representation / Rwanda / social dialogue / trade

The Trade Union Centre of Workers of Rwanda (CESTRAR) aims to influence the implementation of AfCFTA to benefit workers and their communities.

11 months ago

Nine key trade union proposals for G20 leaders

by Prince Asafu-Adjaye afCFTA / climate and just transition / free trade agreements / international labour migration / labour provisions / social dialogue / sovereign debt. / trade and investment

The continental trade union movement urges G20 to prioritise decent work, fair trade and inclusive growth.

1 year ago

Social dialogue in action: Organised labour influence on trade policy in South Africa

by Trenton Elsely afCFTA / decent work / inter-africa trade / labour and employment / labour provisions / social clause / social dialogue / workers’ rights

Riefdah Ajam, General Secretary of the Federation of Unions of South Africa (FEDUSA), discusses how unions, as an equal partner in South Africa’s formal social dialogue structure, NEDLAC, influence trade and investment policy and advocate for a social clause in the AfCFTA.

1 year ago

Why social dialogue matters in trade and the AfCFTA

by Nelly Nyagah afCFTA / decent work / labour and employment / labour provisions / social dialogue / trade and integration / trade union development / workers’ rights

ITUC-Africa General Secretary Akhator Joel Odigie calls for formal social dialogue mechanisms to make the AfCFTA deliver inclusive and just trade.

1 year ago

How trade unions in Namibia secured a seat on the AfCFTA implementation committee

by Nelly Nyagah advocacy / afCFTA / collective bargaining and organising / decent work / labour provisions / Namibia / social dialogue / trade policy

The Trade Union Congress of Namibia is building capacity to influence trade policy and ensure social justice for workers under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).

1 year ago