103rd International Labour Conference

Informal economy: what are the challenges for Unions in Africa?

Transition from informal to formal economy is one of the topics of discussion at the 103rd International Labour Conference which is being held from 28 May to 12 June 2014 in Geneva. The following is an interview with Owei Lakemfa, General Secretary of the Organization of African Trade Union Unity (OATUU) who expresses his views on the challenges faced by Unions to organize informal workers in Africa.

Date issued: 11 June 2014 |