Our President, Mohamed Osman Haji, is currently visiting Azerbaijan’s capital, Baku, following an official invitation from the Azerbaijan Trade Union Confederation (AHIK). During his visit, he held a fruitful meeting with the Chairman of AHIK, Mr. Sahib Mammadov, where they achieved significant and historic milestones for the benefit of workers in both countries. Additionally, the […]
Our President, Mohamed Osman Haji, met with the President of Memur-Sen, Ali Yalçın, to discuss strengthening the relationship between the two organizations. During the meeting, our President presented a gift as a token of appreciation, and President Ali Yalçın also presented a gift in return. They discussed ways to enhance collaboration and work together to
Our President, Mohamed Osman Haji, who is on an official visit to Turkey, was warmly welcomed at the headquarters of the Oz Tasima-Is Trade Union for Transport Workers by President Av. Mehmet Ali Kayabasi. The meeting was productive and fruitful.
The President of the Hak-İş Confederation of Trade Unions , Mr. Mahmut Arslan, warmly welcomed and extended a high-level reception for the President of the Somali Congress of Trade Unions (SOCOTU), Mr. Mohamed Osman Haji. The SOCOTU President expressed his gratitude to Hak-İş for its consistent support of SOCOTU and commended the strong partnership between
IntroductionThe recent decision by the Somali government to introduce a 5% digital transaction tax has sparkedsignificant debate and concern across various sectors of society. As the Somali Congress of TradeUnion (SOCOTU), we believe it is crucial to examine both the potential benefits and the substantialdrawbacks this new tax may pose to Somali workers, businesses, and
IntroductionIn Somalia, human and trade union rights violations are widespread, with increasing threats and retaliations against union rights activists. The Somali Congress of Trade Unions (SOCOTU) and its eleven affiliate unions face significant challenges, particularly due to actions taken by the Minister of Labour and Social Affairs, Mohamed Elmi Ibrahim. This report details the various
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’
The Somali Congress of Trade Unions (SOCOTU) welcomes and fully supports the recent agreement signed between Somalia and Turkey, approved by the cabinet this afternoon, regarding the production of oil and gas. Recognizing the immense potential of this agreement, SOCOTU emphasizes the critical importance of ensuring that the benefits are maximized for the Somali nation,
The Somali Congress of Trade Unions (SOCOTU) strongly supports and welcomes the important step to review and finish Somalia’s Constitution, which has been in draft form for a long time. This is very important for the Somali people, especially workers who have faced tough conditions and human rights abuses. Please see attached Press Release from