Membership
Currently COFTU has millions of members organized under the registered labour unions and district workers' structures countrywide, including the informal economy. COFTU brings together and coordinates activities of the 24 affiliated national labour unions and 112 District Workers' Forums representing all categories of workers in Uganda; from the public, private, formal and the informal sectors with grassroots structures countrywide.
Millions
Members organized under registered labour unions and district workers' structures
24
Affiliated national labour unions representing diverse sectors
112
District Workers' Forums with grassroots structures countrywide
Sectors Represented
Public Sector
Government employees and civil servants
Private Sector
Workers in private companies and enterprises
Formal Sector
Employees with formal employment contracts
Informal Sector
Workers in the informal economy
Why Join COFTU?
Collective Bargaining Power
Stronger negotiating position for better wages and working conditions
Legal Protection
Access to legal aid services and representation
Skills Development
Training and education through the Labour Institute
Advocacy & Representation
Voice in policy-making and labor law reforms
Solidarity & Support
Connection with fellow workers and union support networks
Workplace Safety
Improved health and safety standards at work
Join the Movement
Become part of Uganda's largest federation of labour unions and strengthen the collective voice of workers.
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