The union elections at the Caisse Nationale de Sécurité Sociale (CNSS) in the Democratic Republic of the Congo gave rise to a resounding victory for the Confédération Syndicale du Congo (CSC). During this recent election, the CSC won 198 votes, thus allowing it to obtain 3 seats within the CNSS.
This victory testifies to the massive support given to the CSC by the workers of the CNSS. Onautshu Osokonda, the president of the CSC, expressed his satisfaction with this result and affirmed that the organization will do its utmost to defend the interests and benefits of the workers with the government and the management of the CNSS.
The CNSS, created in 1961, is a public institution responsible for organizing social security in the DRC. It plays an essential role in the protection and well-being of workers.
In total, twenty trade union organizations stood for the CNSS elections. The elected trade union organizations will have a three-year mandate, running from 2023 to 2026, to represent workers before the administration of the CNSS.
This new trade union configuration within the CNSS opens new perspectives for Congolese workers. With a strong voice and firm commitment, the CSC and other trade union organizations will have the opportunity to defend the rights and interests of CNSS workers, thus ensuring better representation and increased protection of their social rights.
The CSC’s victory in the CNSS trade union elections also reflects the importance of the trade union movement in the DRC. Trade unions play a crucial role in ensuring good working conditions, fair wages and social rights for Congolese workers.
In conclusion, the trade union elections at the CNSS in the DRC resulted in the victory of the CSC, which will do its utmost to represent and defend the workers of the CNSS. This is an important step towards improving the working conditions and social rights of Congolese workers. The trade union movement plays a vital role in promoting and protecting workers’ rights and continues to have a significant impact on Congolese society