Our Mission Statement

In line with the objectives of UNI-Africa which aim at addressing issues affecting affiliates in the region, and in furtherance with UNI’s aims, objectives and congress resolutions, UNI-Africa Regional office adopts the following mission statement:

• We are committed to promoting the values of job creation, justice, equality, social dialogue, solidarity and partnerships in the furtherance of the cause of workers.
• We work with sectoral unions to establish common policies and priorities for action to strengthen their capacities for engagement at national, regional and global levels.
• Our vision is to ensure that affiliates participate fully in the life of UNI in developing, organising, promoting and protecting workers’ interests and rights.
• The Regional Office, in conjunction with its affiliates, continues to develop the capacities of the labour movement in Africa through training, networking, solidarity, lobbying and advocacy.

Learn more about UNI-Africa
UNI-Africa is the regional organisation of Union Network International (UNI) which came into existence on 1^st January 2000 after the merger of four global unions: the Federation of Commercial, Clerical, Professional and Technical Employees (FIET), the Communications International (CI), the International Graphical Federation (IGF) and the Media & Entertainment International (MEI).
UNI-Africa represents 655,485 members from 187 unions in 45 countries. We are part of the UNI global family which represents more than 15 million members from 1,000 affiliated unions in 140 countries around the world.
UNI is the largest international grouping of individual trade unions. It is a global union with strength in its layers. UNI is global, regional and sectoral - and it has key activities that span regions and sectors. It is a key part of an online network dedicated to giving members a bigger global voice and to helping their unions cooperate across national frontiers.
"UNI - the Skills and Services International"

UNI-Africa Statutes and Memorandum of Understanding


UNI-Africa Address Book


Executive Committee Members



Womens' Committee



Youth Committee

CONTACT US

Keith Jacobs Director, Organising & Campaigns Mobile: +27 82 650 6210

John Musonda Info & Research Tel: +27 11 403 9839

Leocadie Bodjouo Regional Representative	Aminata Kéita Policy Adviser
Chantal Konin Administrative Assistant	Joelle Sié Secretary
Dramane Silga Office Assistant	Innocent Tsumbu Regional Representative