Union rights: the African situation
An ICFTU report on trade union rights paints a dismal picture of the situation in Africa. Alfred Mafuleka provides the …
Across the Globe
Union struggles in Taiwan
International: By Jim Woodward
Uganda: debating a new constitution
In 1986 the National Resistance Movement (NRM) took power in Uganda. It ended years of massacres, rape and brutality experienced …
Tripartism and workers in Namibia
Since independence, labour relations in Namibia have been rooted in tribalism. But as Gretchen Bauer argues, the unions are struggling …
Transport union launched in Namibia
Briefings: By Karl von Holdt
Trade unions in Malawi
Sabata Nakanyane reports on the labour movement in Malawi. Attachments Trade unions in Malawi_0 (5 MB)
Trade unions in Nigeria: the temperature is rising
Jane Barrett spent two weeks in Nigeria in March this year. During her visit she spoke to many trade union …
Trade unions in Southern Africa: Structural adjustment and reorganisation
Changing political and economic conditions in Southern Africa are forcing a redefinition of the labour movement’s role in this region. …
Trade unions in Swaziland
Mohammed Motala reports on the labour movement in Swaziland. Attachments Fafo country report, trade unions in Swaziland_0 (6 MB)
Trade unions in Tanzania
Jocelyn R Vass reports on trade unions in Tanzania Attachments Trade union in Tanzania_0 (2 MB)