Sourcebook on Economic Literacy for Trade Unions in Africa
Most people find economics boring or intimidating. They tend to think that it is an area that is best left to the ‘experts’. The truth is that we are all part of the economy–workers, unemployed people, consumers, rich and poor. We all live the economy; we enjoy its benefits and suffer its failures and, therefore, we should have some say about how it works–what are the rules, who decides, who benefits. Economic literacy means having a basic understanding of how the economy works.
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This sourcebook was derived from the understanding that trade union members and their leaders need to keep abreast with new trends in social and economic development. A more and better informed trade union movement is desirable not only to enable the full engagement of
employers, governments and international organizations on key issues affecting workers and their communities, but also to ensure that their views are heard and listened to.
employers, governments and international organizations on key issues affecting workers and their communities, but also to ensure that their views are heard and listened to.
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- International Labour Organization and Norwegian Confederation of Trade Unions