The struggle was guided by key documents and principles to reform Uganda’s labour movement through strategic renewal and true worker advancement.
COFTU emerged in 2003 to reform Uganda’s labour movement, breaking old rigidities and advancing workers’ rights.
COFTU adopted a constitution, set up a secretariat, launched programmes, and gained legal recognition by 2006.
Key legal victories secured workers’ freedoms, recognized COFTU in law, and reformed Uganda’s labour laws between 2004–2008.
Characterized by legal recognition, tripartite engagement, parliamentary representation, national labour leadership, employer collaboration, and improved NOTU relations.
Strong international engagement through global unions, ILO, UN agencies, donors, and regional labour bodies supporting workers in Uganda.
COFTU expands membership, diversifies affiliates, includes marginalized workers, and taps the informal economy.
COFTU reshaped Uganda’s labour movement through values, Godly leadership, training, discipline, and impactful reforms.