Mogadishu – 14, September, 2025 The Somali Congress of Trade Unions (SOCOTU) General Council convened a statutory session today at the organisation’s headquarters in Mogadishu, approving a series of structural adjustments designed to strengthen its Executive Committee and boost the federation’s overall operational capacity. The move comes as part of the implementation of the binding […]
The Somali Congress of Trade Unions (SOCOTU) convened a meeting focused on Occupational Safety and Health (OSH), addressing the current conditions of Somali workers and the importance of workplace safety standards. During the meeting, Hamdi Abdi Hashi, Head of Health and Occupational Safety at SOCOTU, presented a detailed report on the situation of workers in
The Somali Congress of Trade Unions (SOCOTU) warmly welcomed Mr. Zafer Eşki, Head of TİKA (Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency) in Somalia, to its headquarters in Mogadishu today. This visit highlights the growing cooperation and solidarity between SOCOTU and TİKA in promoting the rights and opportunities of Somali workers and their families. During the visit,
Theme: “Local Youth Actions for the SDGs and Beyond” Date: 12 August 2025 On this International Youth Day 2025, the Somali Congress of Trade Unions (SOCOTU) Youth Committee celebrates the transformative power, resilience, and creativity of youth. This year’s theme, “Local Youth Actions for the SDGs and Beyond”, reflects our shared conviction that empowering young
On the sidelines of the 113th Session of the International Labour Conference (ILC) in Geneva, a high-level meeting was held today between the Somali Congress of Trade Unions (SOCOTU) delegation and the leadership of the Turkish trade union confederation HAK-İŞ. The SOCOTU delegation, led by President Mohamed Osman Haji, along with Hamdi Osman and Mohamud
The Somali Congress of Trade Unions (SOCOTU) is honored to participate in the 113th Session of the International Labour Conference (ILC) in Geneva. As Somalia’s most representative and independent national trade union center through its 13 affiliated unions across all sectors of the economy. Our presence at this global gathering reaffirms our commitment to the
The General President of the Somali Congress of Trade Unions (SOCOTU), Mohamed Osman Haji Ali, visited the headquarters of Enerji Bir-Sen and met with the General Secretary, Cemil Sentürk. During the meeting, both parties discussed the potential for future joint activities between Memur-Sen and SOCOTU, focusing on strengthening collaboration and advancing shared goals in the
The President of the Somali Confederation of Trade Unions (SCOTU), Mohamed Osman Haji Ali, visited the President of Saglik-Sen, Mahmut Faruk Dogan, along with Vice Presidents idris Baykan and Mustafa Irgatoglu. During the meeting, discussions were held on strengthening relations between the two organizations, with a focus on cooperation and training in the healthcare sector.
A crucial meeting was held between the Republican Committee of Health Workers’ Union of Azerbaijan and the Somali Congress of Trade Union(SOCOTU ). The discussions were led by Elnara Muradova, Chairman of the Azerbaijani Health Workers’ Union, alongside Mohamed Osman Haji Ali, President of the Somali Cooperatives’ Unions, and Hamdi Abdulkadir Osman, Deputy Chairman. The
Mr. Elmar Gasimov, Rector of Baku Higher Oil School (BHOS), warmly welcomed and hosted a special reception for Mr. Mohamed Osman Haji Ali, President of the Somali Congress of Trade Unions (SOCOTU), and Ms. Hamdi Osman, the Executive Vice President of SOCOTU. During their visit, the SOCOTU delegation was given a comprehensive tour of the