Trade Unions as Collective Actors

FES has its roots in the German workers' movement. Its mandate is to strengthen trade unions as an independent, democratic voice for all workers, formal and informal.

Trade unions are under pressure. While challenges, such as automation and digitalization, range from the changing nature of the labor market, to economic liberalization and austerity to declining membership and climate change, Trade unions struggle with undergoing relevant changes, some being, becoming younger and more feminine.

We support trade unions in making political contributions to the future of the nation’s development model and a ‘Just Transition', that is, to go beyond 'bread-and-butter' issues. We also work with the trade unions on innovative ways to include informal workers, especially women, in their organizational structures. Thirdly, we want to give a stronger voice to women and young people in the Tanzanian trade union movement. 

Events

03.09.2024 | Event

In many African cities, the processes of urbanization and infrastructure development are frequently driven by narrow business and political interests,…


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Monday, 19.08.2024 | Publication, Event

FES Tanzania held a roundtable discussion about improving working conditions and protecting the environment through sustainable supply chains, aiming…


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25.04.2024 | Event

As Tanzania prepares to shape its future through the Development Vision 2025-2050, attention is focused on key areas like infrastructure, agriculture,…


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Latest Publications

Monday, 19.08.2024 | Publication, Event

FES Tanzania held a roundtable discussion about improving working conditions and protecting the environment through sustainable supply chains, aiming…


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Saturday, 17.06.2023 - Sunday, 18.06.2023 - Dodoma, Tanzania | Publication, Event

To build awareness of members of the Governance, Constitution and Legal Affairs Committee about upcoming amendments to increase the political…


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To support the renewal of an affordable housing agenda with progressive housing policies in Tanzania, the Just City Platform (JCP) co-edited the…


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Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung
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Managing Tanzania's Mineral Resources for Socio-Economic Development and Progressive Public Service Investment

Managing Tanzania's Mineral Resources for Socio-Economic Development and Progressive Public Service Investment

Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung Tanzania, in collaboration with Public Service International (PSI) a Global Union, organized a comprehensive two-day workshop themed “Pushing the boundaries against spurious tax incentives in the mining sector in Tanzania for quality public services and increased wages. More

Tax Justice conference calls to close loopholes for loss of public resources

Tax Justice conference calls to close loopholes for loss of public resources

Since 2016 Friedrich Ebert Stiftung (FES) and Public Services International (PSI) affiliates, in collaboration with other stakeholders, have been running a campaign on Tax Justice in the mining sector in Tanzania. The campaign has contributed to reforms in the mining sector and resource mobilisation strategies in the country. More