This policy brief seeks to contribute to the trade union campaign for the inclusion of labour provisions in the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) framework.
Unions are essential to turning the AfCFTA Protocol on Women and Youth in trade from a vision into a transformative tool.
Aligning trade policies with human rights requires actionable strategies that prioritise equity, inclusivity, and worker protection.
The study examines how the AfCFTA is reshaping trade, employment, and development, and offers recommendations to unlock its full potential, protect labour rights, and promote inclusive economic growth.
Practical steps for unions on trade facilitation, the promotion of labour provisions and inclusive participation in the AfCFTA.
ITUC-Africa statement on the AfCFTA and sustainable development
Five trade union demands for the AfCFTA
ITUC-Africa statement on the Informal economy and the AfCFTA
Tunis Declaration 2022 | Trade Unions call for the inclusion of labour provisions in the AfCFTA
South African Multinational Companies in Africa Database
