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Girl domestic workers across Africa labour in private homes;hidden, informal, unprotected
Problem: Domestic work is not recognised as labour
Impact: Abuse, precarity, silence
Power: Employers without accountability
Solution: Enforce labour law, organise domestic workers, treat GBV as a labour issue
Problem: Domestic work is not recognised as labour
Impact: Abuse, precarity, silence
Power: Employers without accountability
Solution: Enforce labour law, organise domestic workers, treat GBV as a labour issue
January 22, 2026 at 9:30 AM
Girl domestic workers across Africa labour in private homes;hidden, informal, unprotected
Problem: Domestic work is not recognised as labour
Impact: Abuse, precarity, silence
Power: Employers without accountability
Solution: Enforce labour law, organise domestic workers, treat GBV as a labour issue
Problem: Domestic work is not recognised as labour
Impact: Abuse, precarity, silence
Power: Employers without accountability
Solution: Enforce labour law, organise domestic workers, treat GBV as a labour issue
AfCLAD is launching the STRIKE MAP
A live map tracking strikes and labour protests across Africa; showing where workers are organising, what they’re demanding, and how struggles connect.
Because visibility builds solidarity; and solidarity builds power.
A live map tracking strikes and labour protests across Africa; showing where workers are organising, what they’re demanding, and how struggles connect.
Because visibility builds solidarity; and solidarity builds power.
January 21, 2026 at 8:00 AM
AfCLAD is launching the STRIKE MAP
A live map tracking strikes and labour protests across Africa; showing where workers are organising, what they’re demanding, and how struggles connect.
Because visibility builds solidarity; and solidarity builds power.
A live map tracking strikes and labour protests across Africa; showing where workers are organising, what they’re demanding, and how struggles connect.
Because visibility builds solidarity; and solidarity builds power.
January 20, 2026 at 7:24 AM
Casualisation is reshaping work in Kenya.
Permanent jobs are giving way to temporary and informal labour.
For workers, this brings risk and insecurity.
For unions and states, it’s a test: can labour rights keep pace?
#MOVEMENTMONITOR #AFRICANLABOUR #DECENTWORKournews.bsky.social
Permanent jobs are giving way to temporary and informal labour.
For workers, this brings risk and insecurity.
For unions and states, it’s a test: can labour rights keep pace?
#MOVEMENTMONITOR #AFRICANLABOUR #DECENTWORKournews.bsky.social
December 18, 2025 at 8:06 AM
Casualisation is reshaping work in Kenya.
Permanent jobs are giving way to temporary and informal labour.
For workers, this brings risk and insecurity.
For unions and states, it’s a test: can labour rights keep pace?
#MOVEMENTMONITOR #AFRICANLABOUR #DECENTWORKournews.bsky.social
Permanent jobs are giving way to temporary and informal labour.
For workers, this brings risk and insecurity.
For unions and states, it’s a test: can labour rights keep pace?
#MOVEMENTMONITOR #AFRICANLABOUR #DECENTWORKournews.bsky.social
Violence against teachers is a labour issue.
The assault of a Ghanaian teacher for enforcing exam rules shows how unsafe schools are becoming as workplaces.
Protecting educators is essential to decent work and quality education.
#AFRICANLABOUR #TEACHERSRIGHTS #MOVEMENTMONITOR
The assault of a Ghanaian teacher for enforcing exam rules shows how unsafe schools are becoming as workplaces.
Protecting educators is essential to decent work and quality education.
#AFRICANLABOUR #TEACHERSRIGHTS #MOVEMENTMONITOR
December 17, 2025 at 7:24 AM
Violence against teachers is a labour issue.
The assault of a Ghanaian teacher for enforcing exam rules shows how unsafe schools are becoming as workplaces.
Protecting educators is essential to decent work and quality education.
#AFRICANLABOUR #TEACHERSRIGHTS #MOVEMENTMONITOR
The assault of a Ghanaian teacher for enforcing exam rules shows how unsafe schools are becoming as workplaces.
Protecting educators is essential to decent work and quality education.
#AFRICANLABOUR #TEACHERSRIGHTS #MOVEMENTMONITOR
Circular economy workers keep materials in use but millions work without protection.
An ILO report shows over half of these “green jobs” are informal and unsafe.
A just transition must include labour rights, not just environmental goals.
#AFRICANLABOUR #DECENTWORK #MOVEMENTMONITOR
An ILO report shows over half of these “green jobs” are informal and unsafe.
A just transition must include labour rights, not just environmental goals.
#AFRICANLABOUR #DECENTWORK #MOVEMENTMONITOR
December 16, 2025 at 7:23 AM
Circular economy workers keep materials in use but millions work without protection.
An ILO report shows over half of these “green jobs” are informal and unsafe.
A just transition must include labour rights, not just environmental goals.
#AFRICANLABOUR #DECENTWORK #MOVEMENTMONITOR
An ILO report shows over half of these “green jobs” are informal and unsafe.
A just transition must include labour rights, not just environmental goals.
#AFRICANLABOUR #DECENTWORK #MOVEMENTMONITOR
The Rwanda–Ethiopia model debate isn’t just political; it’s about work.
Jobs without voice aren’t decent. Stability that silences unions isn’t sustainable. Reform without protection fuels insecurity.
For Africa’s workers, democracy, development & dignity must move together.
Jobs without voice aren’t decent. Stability that silences unions isn’t sustainable. Reform without protection fuels insecurity.
For Africa’s workers, democracy, development & dignity must move together.
December 15, 2025 at 7:29 AM
The Rwanda–Ethiopia model debate isn’t just political; it’s about work.
Jobs without voice aren’t decent. Stability that silences unions isn’t sustainable. Reform without protection fuels insecurity.
For Africa’s workers, democracy, development & dignity must move together.
Jobs without voice aren’t decent. Stability that silences unions isn’t sustainable. Reform without protection fuels insecurity.
For Africa’s workers, democracy, development & dignity must move together.
Kenyan drivers have launched a major court case against Uber & Bolt, challenging unfair pricing, high commissions and algorithmic control.
The outcome could rewrite the rules of the gig economy in Africa.
#MovementMonitor #AfricanLabour #GigWork #Kenya
The outcome could rewrite the rules of the gig economy in Africa.
#MovementMonitor #AfricanLabour #GigWork #Kenya
December 11, 2025 at 9:23 AM
Kenyan drivers have launched a major court case against Uber & Bolt, challenging unfair pricing, high commissions and algorithmic control.
The outcome could rewrite the rules of the gig economy in Africa.
#MovementMonitor #AfricanLabour #GigWork #Kenya
The outcome could rewrite the rules of the gig economy in Africa.
#MovementMonitor #AfricanLabour #GigWork #Kenya
South Africa’s Motor Industry Staff Association (MISA) has launched a strong pledge against Gender-Based Violence and Femicide.
Actress Shoki Mmola delivered a powerful testimony on surviving abuse and on the silence that keeps victims unsafe.
Actress Shoki Mmola delivered a powerful testimony on surviving abuse and on the silence that keeps victims unsafe.
December 9, 2025 at 9:37 AM
South Africa’s Motor Industry Staff Association (MISA) has launched a strong pledge against Gender-Based Violence and Femicide.
Actress Shoki Mmola delivered a powerful testimony on surviving abuse and on the silence that keeps victims unsafe.
Actress Shoki Mmola delivered a powerful testimony on surviving abuse and on the silence that keeps victims unsafe.
African policymakers often describe informal workers as "untaxed," but this is only partly true.
Street vendors pay daily fees to city councils. Market traders pay stall rents and unofficial levies to local officials. Transport operators pay licenses, fines, and bribes.
Street vendors pay daily fees to city councils. Market traders pay stall rents and unofficial levies to local officials. Transport operators pay licenses, fines, and bribes.
December 8, 2025 at 9:02 AM
African policymakers often describe informal workers as "untaxed," but this is only partly true.
Street vendors pay daily fees to city councils. Market traders pay stall rents and unofficial levies to local officials. Transport operators pay licenses, fines, and bribes.
Street vendors pay daily fees to city councils. Market traders pay stall rents and unofficial levies to local officials. Transport operators pay licenses, fines, and bribes.
The informal economy may not wear a suit, but it carries the nation on its back.
December 5, 2025 at 9:23 AM
The informal economy may not wear a suit, but it carries the nation on its back.
Kenya’s informal economy employs most Kenyans and drives nearly a third of the country’s GDP. Supporting this sector is essential for inclusive growth and national stability.
December 3, 2025 at 9:41 AM
Kenya’s informal economy employs most Kenyans and drives nearly a third of the country’s GDP. Supporting this sector is essential for inclusive growth and national stability.
A united voice is the strongest medicine for injustice.
December 1, 2025 at 9:29 AM
A united voice is the strongest medicine for injustice.
No health, no peace
November 28, 2025 at 8:59 AM
No health, no peace
United we stand, divided we fall.
November 27, 2025 at 7:15 AM
United we stand, divided we fall.
Scenes from Kiambu doctors strike
November 26, 2025 at 9:52 AM
Scenes from Kiambu doctors strike
A Chinese manager was filmed assaulting a Kenyan worker at a TCM Mabati factory in Eldoret and the video has shaken the country.
November 25, 2025 at 9:45 AM
A Chinese manager was filmed assaulting a Kenyan worker at a TCM Mabati factory in Eldoret and the video has shaken the country.
When doctors stand together, healing becomes a collective force. Solidarity saves lives.
November 24, 2025 at 7:10 AM
When doctors stand together, healing becomes a collective force. Solidarity saves lives.
November 21, 2025 at 7:23 AM
When those who save lives are pushed to the edge, the entire nation feels the impact.
#healthcareworkersstrike #HealthWorkersMatter #SupportHealthWorkers #fairpayforhealthworkers #HealthcareCrisis #WorkersRights #StandWithHealthWorkers #safeworksafecare
#healthcareworkersstrike #HealthWorkersMatter #SupportHealthWorkers #fairpayforhealthworkers #HealthcareCrisis #WorkersRights #StandWithHealthWorkers #safeworksafecare
November 20, 2025 at 7:23 AM
When those who save lives are pushed to the edge, the entire nation feels the impact.
#healthcareworkersstrike #HealthWorkersMatter #SupportHealthWorkers #fairpayforhealthworkers #HealthcareCrisis #WorkersRights #StandWithHealthWorkers #safeworksafecare
#healthcareworkersstrike #HealthWorkersMatter #SupportHealthWorkers #fairpayforhealthworkers #HealthcareCrisis #WorkersRights #StandWithHealthWorkers #safeworksafecare
Kiambu doctors' march for dignity earlier last month
November 19, 2025 at 11:50 AM
Kiambu doctors' march for dignity earlier last month
When health workers stand up, they’re fighting for more than wages; they’re fighting for a system that protects workers and patients.
#WorkersRights
#WorkersRights
November 18, 2025 at 7:28 AM
When health workers stand up, they’re fighting for more than wages; they’re fighting for a system that protects workers and patients.
#WorkersRights
#WorkersRights
Rwanda’s inspectors can’t inspect; and workers in mining, construction and other high-risk sectors are left exposed.
Under-resourced systems are putting lives at risk.
#MovementMonitor #Rwanda #Labour
Under-resourced systems are putting lives at risk.
#MovementMonitor #Rwanda #Labour
November 17, 2025 at 9:19 AM
Rwanda’s inspectors can’t inspect; and workers in mining, construction and other high-risk sectors are left exposed.
Under-resourced systems are putting lives at risk.
#MovementMonitor #Rwanda #Labour
Under-resourced systems are putting lives at risk.
#MovementMonitor #Rwanda #Labour
African workers’ strength comes from unity. When they act collectively, they can secure justice and dignity at work; when divided, they remain vulnerable to exploitation.
#africanworkers #WorkerSolidarity #FairWages #LaborRights
#africanworkers #WorkerSolidarity #FairWages #LaborRights
November 14, 2025 at 9:44 AM
African workers’ strength comes from unity. When they act collectively, they can secure justice and dignity at work; when divided, they remain vulnerable to exploitation.
#africanworkers #WorkerSolidarity #FairWages #LaborRights
#africanworkers #WorkerSolidarity #FairWages #LaborRights