Departments at COTU-K
The Central Organization of Trade Unions, Kenya on behalf of its affiliates unions advocates for Promoting Employment Opportunities for People with Disabilities. COTU(K) in partnership with the International Labour Organization support and adopt this years theme ” Leadership, and participation of persons with a disability toward an inclusive, accessible, and sustainable post-COVID 19 World” to […]
Workshop Objectives/Expected Outcomes Building the understanding of the trade union representatives on challenges posed by climate change for the world of work and review of main issues in key sectors for workers in this context; Create awareness on ILO’s Just Transition guidelines and its relevance for COTU-K and its affiliates in addressing challenges posed by […]
The Central Organisation of Trade Union, Kenya (COTU-K) in conjunction with Friedrich-Ebert- Stiftung (FES), Kenya Office organized a four-day face-to-face Global Outlook Trade Union School Training for the first cohort of the 2020 intake. The objective of the training is to build the capacity and competencies of young trade union leaders and members to effectively […]
Remarks-SG -Launch-ILO All Hands Project
COT(K)/PANAF ABVV – FGTB Project is currently holding an evaluation workshop for leaders who participated in Study Circles in different sectors of work. The purpose of this training is to address the following issues: Basic Trade Union Education Collective Bargaining Agreement Grievances Handling Occupation Health and Safety Industrial Relation and Social Dialogue Labour Laws […]
The Central Organization of Trade Unions, Kenya has developed a draft “Covid – 19 Response and Resilience Strategy” whose objective is to support the National Center and its Affiliated Trade Unions recover from the negative impacts of the pandemic. Forward by Secretary-General. Building Back Better (BBB) has, in the near past, become a strategic focus […]
As we observe the World Day for Decent Work, we call upon governments and all key players to increase their engagements with trade unions especially on awareness and implication of SDG 8. At the same time, the government must ensure climate-friendly jobs and eliminate child labour. #sdggoal8 #decentwork #ituc
The Central organization of Trade Unions, Kenya (COTU,K) in collaboration with the Friedrich Ebert Stiftung (FES ) organised A TWO WEEK Global Trade Union School Training. The importance of the training is to deepening the understanding of participants on global and regional integration as it affects trade union work.#tradeunionfuture#decentwork#socialjustice#socialdemocracy
Is Labour Relations Amendment Bill 2019 draconian? COTU vows to fight it ‘with every breath’ Labour Relations Act (2007) Amendment Bill was introduced in Parliament on April 24, 2019 by Kikuyu MP Kimani Ichung’wa. And its passage will be an injury to labour unions. The labour movement has now intensified pressure on Parliament to reject […]
The 2-Days OATUU-ACTRAV Workshop on ILO Centenary: Advancing Social Justice, Promoting Decent Work, Role of Trade Unions As Outlined at the Opening Ceremony the Objectives of this seminar were to: Create awareness on ILO Centenary Declarationand its content Popularize the Global Commission Report on the Future of Work and its Recommendations Discuss and adopt national trade unions strategies and actions […]
The Central Organization of Trade Unions In conjunction with Friedrich Ebert Stiftung (FES) and the International Labour Organization (ILO) hosted the National Conference on Informal Sector. This Important conference discussed policy options on how to improve working conditions and social protection for informal Sector Workers. In attendance is Cynthia Samuel – OlonjuWon, International Labour Organization […]
The Central Organization of Trade Unions, Kenya In Conjunction with America Center for International Labor Solidarity (ACILS) Organized a two week Paralegal Training for the Affiliates Unions. The Training aims on capacity building of Trade Unions to represent workers disputes at the Employment and Labour Relations Court. Session on Employment and Labour Relations Court. The […]
