• What is a Global Framework Agreement?

    The following animated video will explain what a Global Framework Agreement (GFA) is, using the example of the GFA between UNI Global Union and the...


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  • FES Trade Union Competence Centre

    The Trade Union Comeptence Centre is the FES’ regional trade union project for Sub-Saharan Africa.


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  • Our latest Events

    Take a look at our recent and upcoming Events.


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  • Internships at FES TUCC

    The Friedrich Ebert Stiftung's Trade Union Competence Centre for Sub-Saharan Africa (FES TUCC) offers internships of two to four months.


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FES Trade Union Competence Centre

34, Bompas Road
Dunkeld West
Johannesburg

+27-11 341 0270
+27-11 341 0271

info(at)fes-southafrica.org
www.fes-tucc.org

Trade Unions
Project

Trade Unions

Trade unions have been facing rapid globalisation with markets dominated by multinational enterprises and neo-liberal economic policies since the 1990s. more

Enhancing Social Dialogue in MNCs
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Enhancing Social Dialogue in MNCs

Multinational corporations from the countries of the North, but also from the countries of the South (China, India, Brazil, South Africa, Turkey, Morocco, etc.). more

Data collection / Strategic Corporate Research
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Data collection / Strategic Corporate Research

Almost all activities of the FES TU Competence Centre for Sub Sahara Africa are in need of intense background research. Hence, we work together with the Cape Town based Labour Research Service (LRS). more

Southern African Energy Network (SAEN)
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Southern African Energy Network (SAEN)

The Southern African Energy Network (SEAN) consists of 11 trade unions from SADC countries that organize in the energy sector. more

Global Labour University (GLU)
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Global Labour University (GLU)

Neoliberal globalisation has had devastating consequences in Africa and other parts of the global South. The opening up of markets affected nascent domestic industries as they could not compete against inflows of cheap goods. more

GUF Programme
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GUF Programme

The Trade Union Competence Centre (TUCC) also advises on all activities the FES country offices in Sub-Saharan Africa are conducting as part of FES’s “International Trade Union Policy Programmes” in collaboration with the Global Union Federations (GUFs). more

Economic, social and environmental challenges
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Economic, social and environmental challenges

Trade unions are important actors not only with regard to issues relating to the quality of work itself (across different countries). more

FES TUCC on Facebook

FES TUCC on Facebook

Follow FES TUCC on Facebook and stay informed on the latest news and updates in the work of FES TUCC. more

Upcoming Events

April 23-27, 2018 I Johannesburg, South Africa

  • FES Trade Unions in Transformation Online Course Preparatory Workshop

May 14-15, 2018 I Nairobi, Kenya

  • Security Workers Africa - Gardaworld Global Alliance Network Meeting

May 16-17, 2018 I Nairobi, Kenya

  • Security Workers Africa - Advanced Organising and Campaigning Workshop

May 22-24, 2018 I Lagos, Nigeria

  • ITUC - Africa Just Transition Strategy Meeting

Publications

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South African Multinational Corporations in Africa

The Guide "South African Multinationals in Africa" gives a step-by-step approach to assist Global Union Federations (GUFs) and their affiliates in...


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Multinacionais Chinesas em Africa

Esta brochura baseia-se no relatório de pesquisa sobre a "China em África: Estudo de Causa sobre as Práticas Trabalhistas das Empresas Chinesas na...


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