May 2024

The Somali Congress of Trade Unions (SOCOTU) has voiced serious concerns regarding the escalating inflation that continues to impact the nation. The inflation surge has significantly affected essential services, including housing rent, electricity, and water, compounding the daily struggles faced by Somali workers and the general population. One of the most pressing issues highlighted by […]

Amid these clear violations of worker rights, the silence from the ITUC is deafening and puzzling. This silence raises urgent questions about the principles guiding international trade unions.Is the ITUC’s response influenced by political considerations? Does it favor certain unions over others? This inconsistency might reveal a broader trend of international bodies selectively addressing workers’