Solidarity Center Report: African Union Leaders in DC, Highlight Decent Work
Monday, August 4, 2014
(Metropolitan Washington Council, AFL-CIO)Nearly
40 trade union leaders from Africa are meeting in Washington, D.C., over coming
days for a series of events to highlight the concerns and needs of working
people throughout sub-Saharan Africa. The meetings parallel the August 4-6 White
House Summit for African heads of state, with union leaders seeking to
influence public debate and hold leaders accountable over key issues such as
decent jobs, social protections, gender equality and environmental
sustainability. Some events are open to the public. Find out more at
the Solidarity Center.
photo:
This hair
stylist in Liberia is among the growing number of workers in the informal
economy. Photo: Imani Countess