Nairobi, Kenya, Nov 18 – Central Organisation of Trade Unions (COTU) Secretary General Francis Atwoli has been re-elected for a third term as the Organization of African Trade Union Unity President.
According to a statement from the union, among his duties will be to lead efforts to address issues facing workers in Africa.
“The organization remains confident that his leadership will contribute to the advancement of the trade union movement in Africa and the improvement of working conditions for millions of African workers,” COTU stated.
Atwoli has served as the OATUU president since 2013 due to his vast experience and deep commitment in advancing the rights and interest of workers across the continent
Atwoli is set to lead in addressing pressing issues facing workers in Africa, including job security, social protection, and the promotion of decent work after his re-election as the OATUU president
In his acceptance speech during the ongoing 12th Congress of OATUU in Algeria’s capital, Algiers, Atwoli expressed gratitude for the support he received from fellow trade unionists in his third term
Atwoli further vowed to work relentlessly to strengthen the collective voice of African workers on the international stage
