Monrovia – The Liberia Labor Congress (LLC) with support from a US-based international NGO, Solidarity Center and in collaboration with the Coalition of Black Trade Unionists recently held a three-day leadership meeting in Monrovia to strategize and strengthen the group’s influence and advocacy in the labor sector. The Secretary-General of the Labor Congress, David Sackoh told journalists at the conference that the meeting paved the way for a “new and strategic” Labor Congress, capable of overcoming communication and other challenges that have impeded effective advocacy. Over the years, the Labor Congress has struggled with national name recognition and brand image. Speaking to journalists, the president of the Coalition of Black Trade Unionists in the U.S., Terrence Melvin, lauded the strategic accomplishments and planning of the Labor Congress and expressed his organization’s commitment to continuing a positive future relationship and supporting the Labor Congress. The Solidarity Center, a USAID-funded program, is the largest U.S. based international worker rights organization helping workers attain safe and healthy workplaces, dignity on the job and greater equity at work and in their community.

Source: Front Page Africa December 03, 2019 02:58 UTC