COFTU Participates in the International Labour Conference 2026

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Annual National Labour Convention and Expo 2026

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Minister of Gender, Labour and Social Development, Hon. Betty Amongi Endorsing The commencement of Drafting the COFTU Strategic Plan 2024

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Workers meet with H.E the President Yoweri K Museveni on 30th April 2025 at State House Entebbe

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Strengthening Worker Well-Being: COFTU Launches Financial Literacy Training for Union Members

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Who We Are

The Central Organisation of Free Trade Unions - Uganda (COFTU) is a National Labour Centre/federation of Labour Unions founded in 2003 and established by an Act of Parliament, the Labour Unions Act, in 2006.

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24 Workers Respresented
120 Affiliated Unions
8 + Legal Cases Won

What we do

COFTU runs key national programmes that empower workers, protect rights, and promote fair labour practices

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COFTU's mandate is derived from Section

9(2) of the Labour Unions Act, 2006, empowering us to serve as the premier advocate for workers' rights in Uganda.

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COFTU represents millions of Ugandan workers from the public, private, formal, and informal sectors. By becoming a member, you gain access to representation, training, legal support, and a stronger collective voice.

Our Affiliated Unions

COFTU unites 24 registered labour unions across diverse sectors — from education and healthcare to infrastructure and media — strengthening the fabric of Uganda’s workforce.

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