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Economic influence
Strengthen trade unions’ capacity to participate in economic discussions and defend workers’ interests.
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ATUNET strengthens African trade union participation in debates on economic transformation, decent work, public policies, debt, taxation, trade and social justice.
African trade union network
A workers’ voice in economic policies
The network connects trade union expertise, research, advocacy and collective action to defend inclusive economic transformation.
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Overview
A network for economic transformation and development
The Africa Trade Union Network for Economic Transformation is an initiative under the auspices of ITUC-Africa. It aims to strengthen the role of trade unions in the continent’s economic and social policies.
The network works on economic transformation, employment, decent work, inclusive public policies and workers’ participation in decisions shaping Africa’s future.
Objectives
Strengthening trade union influence in economic policies
ATUNET works to ensure that workers and trade union organisations participate fully in national, regional and continental economic debates.
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Workers’ collective power
Support social dialogue, collective bargaining, fair wages and improved working conditions.
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Jobs and skills
Promote decent job creation, skills development and fair economic opportunities.
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Trade and integration
Strengthen trade union engagement in regional and global trade agreements, including the AfCFTA.
Policy areas
Economic priorities serving social justice
The network works on major economic issues that influence rights, incomes, jobs and workers’ living conditions.
Sovereign debt
Analyse the impact of debt on social policies, public services, employment and development.
Taxation
Defend fair tax policies capable of financing public services, social protection and development.
Illicit financial flows
Fight illicit resource outflows that reduce states’ capacity to invest in people.
Trade
Promote fair trade based on labour rights, social protection and African workers’ interests.
Industrialisation
Support productive transformation capable of creating decent jobs and strengthening African economies.
Social justice
Place rights, equality, decent work and workers’ dignity at the heart of economic policies.
ATUDN
The African Trade Union Development Network
ATUDN brings workers’ voices to development debates and coordinates trade union contributions to development policies at national, sub-regional and regional levels.
Workers’ voice
Make workers’ priorities heard in development spaces and decision-making processes.
Trade union coordination
Bring together affiliates, trade union research institutes and sub-regional trade union confederations.
Development cooperation
Improve the coordination and effectiveness of trade union development cooperation activities.
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