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[Davji Bhimji Atellah @Davji]

HISTORIC WIN FOR WORKERS ACROSS THE WORLD!

Today, the International Court of Justice delivered a landmark Advisory Opinion affirming that the Right to Strike is protected under International Labour Organization Convention No. 87 on Freedom of Association.

1/ By a decisive majority, the world’s highest court confirmed what workers and trade unions have always known: the right to withdraw labour is inseparable from worker dignity, collective bargaining, and freedom of association. These rights cannot be separated.

2/ For doctors, healthcare workers, and all trade unionists under Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union, this ruling is a major legal and moral vindication. The right to strike remains an essential safeguard in the fight for fair pay, safe working conditions, dignity at work, and stronger public healthcare systems.

3/ We welcome this progressive and historic decision. It strengthens international legal protection for workers everywhere and reinforces the legitimacy of collective bargaining struggles in Kenya and across the globe.

Solidarity forever. 🇰🇪✊🏾

[Francis Atwoli NOM (DZA), CBS, EBS, MBS. @AtwoliDza]

I am deeply humbled and honoured to have been re-elected as the Secretary General of the Central Organization of Trade Unions (Kenya), COTU (K), during our 15th Quinquennial Delegates Conference held yesterday at the Tom Mboya Labour College in Kisumu.

I wish to express my gratitude to the delegates from our affiliated unions, representing over four million Kenyan workers, for the confidence you have once again placed in my leadership. This renewed mandate strengthens my resolve to continue serving the workers of Kenya with dedication, courage, and commitment.

Since I was first elected in 2001, the membership of COTU (K) has grown from about 300,000 members to over four million workers today. This growth is a reflection of the strength, unity, and resilience of the Kenyan labour movement.

Because of this, COTU (K) today is a force to reckon with and remains an important source of national guidance and leadership. This explains why Kenyan workers, through COTU (K), are represented in strategic national institutions, including the NSSF, SHA, NITA, KNQA, MSEA, SRC, AHB, NLB, and various Wages Councils.

With this renewed mandate, I wish to assure workers that COTU (K) will continue to widen the scope of representation by targeting additional national institutions where workers must have a voice in policy guidance and oversight.

I also sincerely thank our affiliated unions for their tireless work in defending workers’ rights. Every year, our affiliates negotiate and sign close to 4,000 Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBAs), which continue to improve the welfare of Kenyan workers.

As I begin this new term, I call upon all Kenyan workers who are not yet members of any trade union to join a union. A trade union remains the strongest platform for protecting workers’ rights, improving working conditions, and ensuring fairness and dignity in the workplace.

I also reaffirm my commitment to the full modernization and completion of the Tom Mboya Labour College, a historic institution that continues to shape labour leadership in Kenya and across Africa. Already, over KSh 0.9 billion has been invested in the reconstruction of the college, and we will ensure that it becomes a world-class centre for labour education and research.

As the world of work rapidly evolves due to automation, artificial intelligence, and outsourcing, COTU (K) is also transforming. We are currently automating our systems and introducing new digital tools to enhance our effectiveness and ensure that workers can easily access support and information.

I also express my sincere appreciation to the Chairman of the Labour Committee of the National Assembly, Hon. Ken Chonga, and the Member of Parliament for Muhoroni, Hon. James Onyango K’Oyoo, for joining Kenyan workers on this special day.
Let me also acknowledge and thank the Principal Secretary for Public Service, Dr. Jane Imbunya, who joined us at the conference and delivered a moving solidarity message on the importance of collaboration between COTU (K) and the Government of Kenya.

Finally, I extend my sincere appreciation to our international partners and friends who joined us in Kisumu for this important occasion. In particular, I thank Bro. Arezki Mezhood, Secretary General of OATUU; Bro. Joel Odigie, General Secretary of ITUC-Africa; Bro. Hanad Mohamed, Country Director of the Solidarity Center; and Bro. A. Robinson of the Seychelles Federation of Workers’ Union.

[Transport Workers Union - Kenya @tawukenya]

We acknowledge and appreciate the solidarity from @COTU_K in demanding for urgent action after the fatal electrocution of our member working for Eurocraft Agencies Limited, a ground handling company at Moi International Airport, Mombasa

#Safety4AviationWorkers
#justiceforKitavi

[COTU KENYA @COTU_K]

This morning, Bro. Ernest Nadome, the 1st Assistant Secretary General, represented COTU (K) in a meeting with the Cabinet Secretary for the Ministry of Labour, Dr. Alfred Mutua. The discussion focused on the rights and welfare of outsourced workers & the draft BPO policy.

[Transport Workers Union - Kenya @tawukenya]

https://t.co/5pK7bNcTN2

@ITFglobalunion @TurkishAirlines @LabourSPKE @TransportKE @COTU_K

[Transport Workers Union - Kenya @tawukenya]

Any action by @KRACorporate aimed at reviving forced rail haulage will trigger immediate, coordinated and lawful industrial action across the transport and logisitics sector.

[Transport Workers Union - Kenya @tawukenya]

"Transport workers have kept our economy going, Moving goods and people. As we usher in new year, we continue to advocate for Dignity and Decent working conditions for all transport workers" - Nicholas Otieno, General Secretary

[Transport Workers Union - Kenya @tawukenya]

As Kenya celebrates this festive season, we take this moment to salute all transport workers who continue moving people and goods across the country,keeping our economy going.

May your journeys be safe, work respected and rights protected.

Merry Christmas🎄

[Transport Workers Union - Kenya @tawukenya]

TAWU supports COTU(K) in welcoming the establishment of the National Infrastructure Fund and the Sovereign Wealth Fund as strategic tools to drive sustainable infrastructure development and inclusive economic growth.
@AtwoliDza

[Transport Workers Union - Kenya @tawukenya]

✈️ TAWU is honoured to participate in the Aviation Supply Chain Workshop hosted by @Numsa_Media
and @ITFglobalunion

We deeply appreciate the remarkable work NUMSA continues to advance in organising across the aviation supply chain in South Africa

[Transport Workers Union - Kenya @tawukenya]

Do You work in Air Transport? JOIN TAWU TODAY!
Dignity, Decent Jobs and Sustainable Aviation Industry
#Safeties
#Secureairports

@Numsa_Media
https://t.co/w5Kz1iGSVB

[NUMSA @Numsa_Media]

The NUMSA Deputy General Secretary Mbuso Ngubane has written a powerful opinion piece calling for the working class to unite on #AfricaDay
https://t.co/VyOm0cTirm

[Wol-san Liem @wolsanlim]

Condolences to the victims of the Jeju Air 7C2216 crash at Muan Airport and wishes for a responsible investigation, clarification of immediate and underlying causes of the accident and proper measures to prevent similar accidents in the future

[Bill_M @BillMutoro]

@KURAroads @danmihadigs @AlanaDave @_BastianSch

[Bill_M @BillMutoro]

Just received my certificate from ITCILO https://t.co/uJhLyrWWjE via @ITCILO

[Transport Workers Union - Kenya @tawukenya]

When We Fight, We Win. Transport Workers Move the World.

#HappyNewWeek
#SafeRatesSavesLives
#SafeSkies

[Institute of Employment Rights @IERUK]

“If unions don’t have the power to take industrial action or threaten industrial action, then they’ve got no leverage in collective bargaining” - John Hendy KC in conversation with Prof Keith Ewing. Stream the new IER podcast series, just launched, here: https://t.co/hAUgxPNI3y

[Transport Workers Union - Kenya @tawukenya]

We are delighted to join transport unions from all over the world for the @ITFglobalunion 46th congress in Marakech, Morocco.
#ITFCongress2024

[Kigwiru Vellah Kedogo @VellahKigwiru]

After a long break, I am excited to host and moderate a session where Dr. Amber Darr and Manjushree RM will discuss the regulation of digital markets in India and lessons which African competition regime can draw from India's approach.
Registration link: https://t.co/zLlZvCwI88
Topic: Competition Law and the Regulation of Digital Markets in India: Lessons for Africa
When: Sep 25, 2024 05:00 PM Amsterdam, Berlin, Rome, Stockholm, Vienna
We will delve into the question whether competition agencies in developing countries should adopt ex ante regulation in regulating digital markets. If you want to know more about this, follow Joseph V. Coniglio work available here https://t.co/SpbTD8ZqVp
In particular listen to the discussion 'Can India Regulate Its Digital Boom Without Stifling Innovation?' available here https://t.co/YQH7rV6c7O

And Innovation Technology and Information Foundation Comments on India's Digital Markets Bill available here https://t.co/gmp1ijNsp4
If you missed our last session at the AfCCP Centre on digital markets, you can watch it on our Youtube Channel where Alba Ribera Martínez discussed in detail the question on Asymmetrical Regulation and What Makes or Breaks A Gatekeeper Lessons for the AfCFTA and COMESA Competition Commission available here https://t.co/HnccsQF9U2

Looking forward to seeing all of you on Wednesday evening.

[Caroline Njuki @muthoninjuki]

https://t.co/UBWS4YueCR