Who we are ?
WHO WE ARE ?
History
The Somali Trade Union movement is a long-standing workers’ organization that played a vital role in the struggle for workers’ rights.....
Mission
Somali Congress of Trade Union(SOCOTU) strives to achieve justice & promote active involvement in shaping ...
Vission
Somali Congress of Trade Union (SOCOTU) seeks to achieve a just society in which Somali workers’ rights are protected.
MAIN OBJECTIVES
1
Represent Workers
SOCOTU aimed to be the unified voice of workers in Somalia, advocating for their rights, interests, and welfare in various industries and sectors.
2
Collective Bargaining
The organization sought to negotiate with employers and the government on behalf of workers to secure better wages, benefits, and working conditions.
3
Workers' Rights
SOCOTU aimed to protect and promote the fundamental rights of workers, including the right to fair treatment, non-discrimination, and safe working environments.
4
Policy Advocacy
SOCOTU intended to engage in policy advocacy to influence labor laws, social policies, and economic reforms that benefit workers and the labor movement.
5
International Solidarity
The congress aimed to collaborate with international trade union bodies to foster solidarity, share best practices, and address global labor issues.
6
Capacity Building
The congress aimed to strengthen the capacity and skills of its members through training, education, and awareness programs.
SOCOTU CORE VALUE
1
Worker Solidarity
Fostering unity and support among workers to advocate for their rights and better working conditions.
2
Social Justice
Promoting fairness, equality, and respect for workers' rights in the workplace and society.
3
Collective Bargaining
Negotiating with employers on behalf of workers to secure fair wages, benefits, and improved working conditions.
4
Non-Discrimination
Opposing all forms of discrimination and striving for inclusive workplaces.
LEADERS
Every half-decade, delegates to the SOCOTU National Congress elect the Central Committee and the Central Executive Committee, ensuring democratic leadership and accountability within the organization.
SOCOTU is governed by a 23-member Central Executive Committee, elected from its affiliated unions, which provides leadership and oversees the implementation of the policies and decisions of the Congress.
On behalf of its Central Executive Committee and affiliate unions, SOCOTU is committed to advancing decent work, social justice, gender equality, and inclusive development, while representing the collective voice of independent and democratic trade unions across Somalia.
Labour Education
Labor education serves as the cornerstone and the compass guiding the future of Somalia's unions. Its significance lies in fortifying unions through fostering connectivity ...
Constitutional Convention 2028
The Somali Congress of Trade Union Congress (SOCOTU) is gearing up for its 4th Constitutional Convention, scheduled for May 2028 in Baidawa.