Congolese Trade Union Confederation
Trade union centre in Republic of the Congo
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The Congolese Trade Union Confederation (Confédération syndicale congolaise, CSC) is a trade union centre in Republic of the Congo.
Congolese Trade Union Confederation | |
| Confédération Syndicale Congolaise | |
| Founded | 1964 |
|---|---|
| Location | |
Key people | Jean-Michel Bokamba-Yangouma, general secretary |
| Affiliations | WFTU |
Seeking greater political reform and the establishment of multiparty politics, the CSC unsuccessfully sought its independence from the ruling Congolese Labour Party (PCT) in 1990. It led a general strike and protests in September–October 1990, causing the PCT regime to allow the creation of other political parties and leading to the 1991 National Conference.[1]
Jean-Michel Bokamba-Yangouma was the Secretary-General of the CSC from 1974 to 1997. An ally of President Pascal Lissouba, he fled into exile at the end of the 1997 civil war.[2]
The CSC is affiliated with the World Federation of Trade Unions.
