Title: The Trade Union Confederation of Congo wins the trade union elections at the CNSS: a voice for the workers
Introduction :
In the Congolese trade union landscape, the Trade Union Confederation of Congo (CSC) has emerged as the big winner of the trade union elections organized at the National Social Security Fund (CNSS). This event, which took place on June 7 in Kinshasa, made it possible to designate the trade union organizations which will represent the workers with the administration of the CNSS. With a total of 198 votes and 3 seats, the CSC obtained a resounding victory, thus demonstrating its legitimacy and its power to represent the interests of the workers.
Advocate for workers:
According to Onautshu Osokonda, president of the CSC, the main objective of this victory is to defend the rights and interests of the workers of the CNSS. The CSC is committed to making their voice heard by the company’s governing bodies and managers. Through this union representation, workers will be able to benefit from an organization that will defend their benefits and fight for the improvement of their working conditions. The CSC will be their spokesperson, their protector and their defender.
The mandate of the CSC:
The CSC and the other trade union organizations elected during these elections will have a mandate running from 2023 until 2026. During this period, their mission will be to look after the interests of the workers and to collaborate with the administration of the CNSS to find solutions to problems encountered by employees. This is an essential responsibility that requires serious work, active listening and a willingness to negotiate in the interest of all.
The CNSS and its essential role:
The National Social Security Fund, created in 1961 in Kinshasa, is a public institution that plays a crucial role in the organization of social security in the Democratic Republic of Congo. It ensures the social protection of workers, in particular by managing social security benefits, such as pensions, maternity leave and health care. Trade union elections at the CNSS are therefore of major importance, because they allow workers to be represented and listened to in the decisions that directly concern them.
Conclusion :
The victory of the Trade Union Confederation of Congo in the trade union elections at the CNSS opens up new prospects for Congolese workers. Thanks to this strong union representation, they will be able to assert their rights and interests within the company. This is an important step in promoting social dialogue and improving working conditions in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The CSC will have a heavy responsibility to defend workers and find solutions for their well-being