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The state of social dialogue in Africa – A trade union perspective

AfCFTA member states must establish mechanisms for meaningful social dialogue and National Implementation Committees that include trade unions, women, youth, and informal economy actors.

2 years ago

Trade unions negotiating international trade

by Nelly Nyagah afCFTA / collective bargaining / decent work / Free trade agreement / regional integration / social dialogue / trade and investment / trade unions in trade

The story of our work on the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) so far.

2 years ago

Five trade union demands for the AfCFTA

by Trenton Elsely afCFTA / cross-border trade / decent work agenda / labour provisions / regional integration / regional value chains / social dialogue / women in trade

We the affiliates of the ITUC-Africa understand the possibility of the Africa Continental Free Trade Area. These are our demands.

3 years ago

Informal economy workers in Ghana share their expectations of the AfCFTA

by Prince Asafu-Adjaye African continental free trade area / informal economy / Protocol on Trade in Goods / regional integration

“The African Continental Free Trade Area is a good initiative that is beyond our reach.”

3 years ago

Building an AfCFTA trade union campaign in Nigeria

by Nelly Nyagah afCFTA / african trade and integration / labour provisions / Nigeria / regional integration

Trade unions advocate for an inclusive continental trade agreement that represents the interests of workers in Nigeria.

3 years ago

A trade union checklist for analysing trade agreements

by Nelly Nyagah afCFTA / agoa / labour provisions / regional integration / trade

Unions seeking to build organising and bargaining power along regional value chains need to be familiar with trade agreements to secure decent work.

3 years ago

Trade union action on labour migration for Africa’s development

by LRS afCFTA / labour migration / regional integration / trade / women in trade

Trade unions can help meet the challenges of free movement and free trade in Africa to benefit African workers and economies.

3 years ago

A Guide to the AfCFTA Protocol on Trade in Goods

by LRS afCFTA / AfCFTA Protocols / africa / labour provisions / regional integration / trade

The Guide to the AfCFTA Protocol on Trade in Goods identifies areas of caution and opportunities for trade unions campaigning for decent work in the Continental Free Trade Area.

A Guide to the AfCFTA Protocol on Trade in Goods

by LRS afCFTA / africa / labour provisions / Protocol on Trade in Goods / regional integration / trade

The Guide to the AfCFTA Protocol on Trade in Goods identifies areas of caution and opportunities for trade unions to inform their advocacy and campaigning work as representatives of the working class in Africa.

3 years ago

Thinking about labour provisions and the AfCFTA

by LRS afCFTA / africa / labour provisions / regional integration / trade

We support trade unions campaigning for decent work in the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).

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Informal economy workers in Ghana share their expectations of the AfCFTA

Building an AfCFTA trade union campaign in Nigeria

A trade union checklist for analysing trade agreements

Trade union action on labour migration for Africa’s development

A Guide to the AfCFTA Protocol on Trade in Goods

A Guide to the AfCFTA Protocol on Trade in Goods

Thinking about labour provisions and the AfCFTA

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