ITUC Africa urges unions to pursue solution driven talks with governments
https://thenationonlineng.net/welfare-of-workers-ituc-africa-urges-trade-unions-to-champion-solution-driven-engagements-with-govts Trade unions across Africa have been urged to move beyond complaints and actively engage governments in finding practical solutions to the deepening hardship facing workers on the continent. The call was made by Akhator Odigie, General Secretary of the International Trade Union Confederation Africa, at the Commission 2026 New Year School in Lomé, Togo. Odigie said the current realities demand urgent, solution driven engagement rather than endless lamentation. He noted that African workers are grappling with rising unemployment, economic instability and policy decisions taken far from the continent that can wipe out jobs overnight. He reminded participants that ITUC Africa was created to find solutions, not just to complain. Describing the global situation as a serious storm, he warned that sudden decisions by powerful nations can cripple fragile economies and destroy livelihoods in Africa. According to him, gains secured […]