Somali Federation of Trade Unions
SOFTU are federation of workers associations that was created to work on the welfare of Somali workers in large. Especially to seek their rights and prevent all violations against them. It particularly does something for the care of working women rights in-terms of pregnant and lactating period.
Workers Handbook
Released our annual handbook of Somali workers act
Trainings & Protection
We participated the conference of Arab labor organization held in Bahrain in 2010.
Advocacy and Campaigns
The trade union advocated the rights of workers people summing of 53 people in the last year of 2012 and restored their rights by 39 people afflicted various violations.
Activities & Reports
The trade union also participated the salvation of the Somali people stricken by the drought in 2012 collected money and clothes for the vulnerable people.
Our Programs
Coordination with trade unions
We’re currently federation of 30 trade unions in Somali with new associations joining the federation in all time after.
We’re here to project the safety of Somali workers: E.g.: Somali workers unload a ship carrying sacks of a wheat donated by the European Communities at the port of Mogadishu.
Protection of All workers
Occupational safety and protection of the Somali workers is our top priority.
Strategic Advocacy & Campaigns
For campaigning towards achieving best workers rights in Somalia.
Our objectives
- To look for the rights of the workers violated their rights.
- To represent for the Somali as trade union in the regional and international meetings and conferences.
- To advocate the rights of the workers whether private or public.
- To seek support of the Somali workers perturbed such as elevation of their knowledge and other issues faced by them and the need to do anything for keeping their rights in line.
- To participate the reconstruction of Somali country demolished by the civil wars.
Chairman of Somali Federation of Trade Unions
Labour unions play a pivotal role in advocating for the rights and interests of workers. By providing a collective voice, they empower individuals to negotiate fair terms of employment, ensuring that the fruits of their labor are equitably shared. Unions also contribute to fostering a sense of solidarity among workers, promoting a collaborative approach to address workplace challenges.
Our mission and visions
Mission
To get energy and asset possessed by this organization to prohibit the violations afflicted into the workers.
To take part in the reconstruction of the country and the good governance and make relation with the similar organization in the regional and international levels.
Vision
We want to see Somali Federation Trade Union to become international organization with highly reputation in the field of human rights protection inside and outside the country.