BY ALVIN OUMA AND TONNY BAKWERANE The National Organization of Trade Unions (NOTU) has demanded for workers representation on the Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) .The federation has also demanded for two slots reserved for workers so that they are involved in decision – making processes as they defend and promote labour rights. NOTU Chairman General…
BY JAMES WAFULA IN NAIROBI The Kenya Public Benefits Organization (PBO) National Federation has supported a plan by the government to initiate salary increment and subsequent promotion of up to 50,000 teachers as announced by President William Ruto. Speaking during a multi-sectoral conference that paid tribute to the noble work performed by teachers on occasion…
BY OUR REPORTER The National Organisation of Trade Unions (NOTU) has castigated the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development (GLSD) for failure to enforce labour laws in the country. Workers’ federation also accuses the ministry for poor management of the Industrial Court, lack of respect for social partners and delayed ratification of key International…
BY OUR REPORTER The Uganda National Teachers’ Union (UNATU) actively commemorated World Teachers’ Day October 5, 2026, with a strong focus on professional growth, advocacy, and a shift away from traditional performance-based celebrations. This year, the activities in Uganda centered around the national theme, “Celebrating Teachers – Creating Lasting Value,” emphasizing the lifelong impact teachers…
BY OUR REPORTER National Organisation of Trade Unions (NOTU) has called on Uganda government and relevant employers to expedite commitments towards equitable salary enhancements and timely payments to all teachers without discrimination. The federation demands for fair and timely remuneration, improved working conditions ranging from decent staff housing to adequate classrooms and learning apparatuses plus…
$300,000 FOR THE BEST THREE TEACHERS BY OUR REPORTER Today is World Teachers’ Day, celebrated globally on October 5 of every year. According to UNESCO the global celebration was held in Paris under the theme “Standing with teachers: 60 years of protecting the profession, advancing its status and shaping our futures.”. The event celebrated progress…
BY OUR REPORTERS Workers in Uganda under the umbrella National Organisation of Trade Unions (NOTU) have expressed appreciation to President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni for initiative to pay National Social Security Fund (NSSF) members’ interest rate of 22.53 percent this year. They said the President was instrumental in ensuring reforms in NSSF were fast track which…
By Sarah Achen Kibisi Legislators sitting on Public Accounts Committee- Central Government have called for an immediate action by government to curtail the fast mushrooming China Town Outlets in the City. While interfacing meeting officials from Ministry of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives led by the Permanent Secretary, Ms Lynette Bangonza at parliament, the Chairperson of…
BY OUR REPORTERS A consultative workshop for trade unionists on Veterinary regulations under the Veterinary Practitioners Act 2024,took place October 1, 2026 at Kampala’s Imperial Royale Hotel. The conference was attended by National Organisation of Trade Unions (NOTU) affiliates, veterinary and the Legal practitioners. Participants examined and discussed the Veterinary Practitioners Act 2024, draft Veterinary…
BY CLEMENT WANGIRA Uganda Hotels, Food, Tourism, Supermarkets and Allied Workers Union (HTS-Union) has called on employers to develop clear strategies that will promote just transition at work places. The union wants justice transition issues to be negotiated and included within the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBAs) to ensure workers are not left behind in the…