Focus on job creation,Raila tells trade unions

African Union Special Envoy honorable Raila Odinga has asked the trade unionsto on services delivery on top of saliries.

While speaking the 30th Pan African Trade Unions Anniversary at Hilton Hotel, Nairobi, he stated that he believes the creation of unions that can use their power to think beyond salary increments.

In addition he said, “We believe in Trade Unions that use their power to think not just about today’s pay and working conditions but also how to ensure we create a vibrant economy that creates more jobs for the jobless,” Odinga said.

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He further added that workers are better served while in unions where they build trust and understanding.

“We must admit that even as we champion the interests of those already in employment, there are millions of our citizens who are out of work and are praying that we can create a good environment for more firms to set up here and take in more people,” he advised.

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