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LIDP in Africa

Projects and Programs

Mozambique
Mozambique

This Local Union Training Program project run by the CLC enables the National Union of Civil Construction Workers, Wood Workers, and Miners in Mozambique (SINTICIM) to expand their network and to inform workers about democratic trade unionism. The goal of this project is to give workers a greater awareness about unions and to enable them to better protect their interests and rights.… Read More

Nigeria
Nigeria

The main purpose of the project is to strengthen the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) to defend union and workers' rights in Nigeria. An important component to the project is the promotion of good governance and the integration of gender in the work of the NLC and its affiliates.… Read More

South Africa
South Africa

The primary goal of this project is to increase the capacity of the Communication Workers Union of South Africa (CWU) and to understand and influence public policy with regard to the impact of deregulation and privatization on workers. On a second tier, the project also sought to increase the participation of women in the union. The South African Transport and Allied Workers Union (SATAWU) represents workers in the transport, cleaning and security sectors. As with many trade unions, SATAWU is male dominat… Read More

Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe

This project contributes to rebuilding and strengthening the power of four service sector unions in Zimbabwe. Project activities ensure trade union and labour rights are an integral part of the rebuilding of the political and economic stuctures of Zimbabwe and includes research, strategic planning, training seminars, education campaigns, organizing, networking and coalition building at the national and regional levels. … Read More