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Why we want collaboration with our governments — ITUC-Africa GS on union-government engagement 2025-05-13 [Nigerian Tribune]

How Workers in Ancient Egypt and Rome Organized Strikes 2025-05-07 [Hyperallergic]

ITUC-Africa tasks African leaders on peace, citizen-centered industrialisation 2025-05-07 [Nigerian Tribune]

FAJ decries rising exploitation of journalists across Africa 2025-05-02 [IFJ]

For healthcare workers and patients across the world, water insecurity is already a crisis 2025-04-25 [ITUC]

African workers are taking on Meta and the world should pay attention 2025-04-21 [Al Jazeera]

East Africa’s Silent Crisis: From Frontline Pillars to Policy Casualties 2025-04-10 [PSI]

Health in the Balance: How the USAID Pullout Exposed East Africa’s Over-Reliance on Donor-Driven Systems 2025-04-10 [PSI]

Austerity measures and a lack of funding impede the aspirations of nurses in Africa 2025-04-08 [PSI]

Young Workers Education & Mentorship Programme (YEMP) 2025-03-28 [PSI]

Young Workers Education & Mentorship Programme (YEMP) 2025-03-28 [PSI]

Trade unions are revamping organising and collective bargaining for social justice with the Kigali Roadmap 2025-03-20 [Equal Times]

IWD: ITUC launches women in leadership campaign 2025-03-19 [The Guardian]

AfCFTA must deliver for workers and Africa’s future, ITUC-Africa tells AUC, governments 2025-03-19 [Nigerian Trbune]

ITUC-Africa seeks protection of women in conflict zones 2025-03-12 [The Guardian]

Emerging continental trade unions’ solidarity: What African workers say about ITUC-Africa’s New Year School 2025-03-12 [Nigerian Trbune]

ITUC-Africa reiterates commitment to advancing protection of women's rights 2025-03-09 [Nigerian Trbune]

AFRICA/DR CONGO - Killings, kidnappings and forced labor are taking place in the areas occupied by the M23 2025-03-07 [Agenzia Fides]

Trade unions strategize on economic transformation and social justice 2025-03-04 [IndustriALL]

African workers to IMF, World Bank: Cancel the debt, save our future 2025-03-04 [Nigerian Tribune]

ITUC-Africa seeks better welfare for African workers 2025-03-03 [The Nation]

Africa on strike 2025-02-26 [LSE]

ITUC-Africa urges govts to adopt inclusive policies for job creation 2025-02-26 [The Guardian]

Cross-border truck drivers in East Africa build union power 2025-02-21 [ITF]

ITUC-Africa calls for urgent social justice reforms 2025-02-19 [Nigerian Tribune]

“We’re the unseen force behind AI:” African Tech Workers Rising speak out at AI Action Summit 2025-02-13 [UNI Global Union]

USAID to cut staff from 10,000 to under 300, with 12 in Africa in dramaticoverhaul by Trump 2025-02-11 [Daily Nation]

FIFPRO Africa launches pilot study mapping African football workload 2025-02-09 [FIFPRO]

Critical transition minerals key to African development 2025-02-06 [IndustriALL]

ITUC-Africa condemns Goma violence crisis, calls for immediate intervention 2025-02-05 [The Tribune]

Young Workers Unite to Build Union Power across Africa and Arab Countries 2024-12-11 [PSI]

FEAJ elects new leadership 2025-01-22 [IFJ]

Journalists pledge balance reporting of labour migration 2025-01-21 [Blueprint]

ITUC-Africa decries impacts of inflation, rising debt 2025-01-14 [The Guardian]

OATUU Secretary-General Meets with Egypt’s Minister of Labour to Discuss Employment and Labour Issues 2025-01-11 [OATUU]

Testimonials: 'ILO Convention is a tool to achieve equality' 2025-01-11 [PSI]

C190 workshop to push for LGBTI rights at work in Southern Africa 2025-01-08 [PSI]

ITUC-Africa seeks collective action on equitable energy transition 2025-01-03 [The Guardian]

Why a stronger trade union movement across African countries is sacrosanct —ITUC-Africa General Secretary 2024-12-31 [The Tribune]

West Africa union health care campaign celebrates Sierra Leone funding boost For more info 2024-12-09 [Solidarity Center vparra@solidaritycenter.org]

FAJ demands an end to escalating violations against media professionals in Africa 2024-12-11 [IFJ]

UNI Africa runs first all male gender equality workshops 2024-12-10 [UNI Global Union]

Empowering the next generation: Young educators in Africa 2024-11-26 [Education International]

Raila Odinga vows to revitalize trade union activities across Africa 2024-11-24 [GBN]

OATUU 45th General Council Session Opens with Call for Action on Social Justice 2024-11-23 [OATUU]

Trade unions step up pressure on Saudi Arabia on workers welfare 2024-11-21 [The Nation]

LGBTI trade unionists unite against global backlash at ILGA Pre-Conference 2024-11-21 [PSI]

UNI Care unions in Africa unite to tackle continent’s challenges 2024-11-06 [UNI Global Union]

Why human rights due diligence is crucial for African industrialization 2024-11-05 [IndustriALL]

Unions rebuild better and stronger after COVID-19 pandemic 2024-11-01 [BWI]

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