Amalgamated Transport and General Workers' Union

Unity is Strength

Vision
To be the most effective and self-reliant Labour Union in Africa and beyond.

Mission Statement
To strengthen the Labour Union movement ,ensure decent work places, promote social justice and work to preserve the environment.

Identity of ATGWU
Amalgamated Transport and General Workers' Union (ATGWU) is an autonomous, democratic and voluntary organisation formed, owned funded and run by workers in accordance with its constitution.

Background of ATGWU
The Amalgamated Transport and General Workers Union (ATGWU) is a trade union that traces its roots from the first labour organization to be formed in Uganda. ATGWU’s fore runner, the Uganda Motor Driver’s Association, was formed by veteran politicians and worker’s rights activist Mr. James Kivu and Mr.Ignatius Kangave Musaazi and was registered by the Colonial Government Labour Department in 1938. In 1949, the Transport & General Workers Union was registered with Mr. Musaazi as its President. The Union underwent various transformation where ATGWU was established in 1962, shortly after Uganda gained independence from British colonial rule and registered as T.U.10. under the 1962 trade union act, The union was formed through the amalgamation of several smaller unions representing workers in the transport sector, including railway workers, bus drivers, and other transport workers till 1974 when ATGWU in its current form was registered again as T.U.7 under section10 of the trade
Unions Act of 1970. Its head quarter is located on Entebbe Road near Kajjansi Progressive Secondary School.
ATGWU Core Values
a) Voluntarism
Members should voluntarily join the union, thus indicating their willingness to be represented in collective bargaining and other union activities. Voluntarism ensures that members remain engaged out of genuine interest and alignment with the union’s objectives Overall, voluntarism underscores the significance of
personal agency and voluntary choice in various aspects of life.
b) Integrity
Integrity refers to the quality of being honest, upright, and morally upright in one's actions and principles. It involves having strong moral principles and adhering to them consistently, even when faced with challenges or temptations to compromise. Iintegrity is crucial for fostering trust, accountability, and ethical
decision-making, which are indispensable for personal growth, leadership, and organizational sustainability. ATGWU shall work to build the integrity levels of their members
c) Continuity
Continuity refers to the state or quality of being continuous, uninterrupted, or unbroken. Continuity in organizations refers to the uninterrupted flow of operations, especially during transitions or crises. This includes having contingency plans in place to ensure that essential functions continue even in
adverse situations. Continuity can also refer to the maintenance of consistent relationships, traditions, or practices over time within a community or society. Continuity ensures that ATGWU remains a constant force in advocating for workers' rights
d) Team work
Teamwork is the collaborative effort of a group of individuals working together towards a common goal or objective. It involves communication, cooperation, coordination, and mutual support among team members to achieve a shared purpose more effectively and efficiently than working individually. In a teamwork environment, each member brings their unique skills, perspectives, and strengths
to contribute to the success of the team, fostering synergy and maximizing productivity. Successful teamwork often leads to improved problem-solving, creativity, morale, and overall performance.
e) Accountability
Accountability refers to the responsibility of individuals, organizations, or entities to answer for their actions, decisions, and performance. It involves being answerable for the outcomes of one's actions and fulfilling obligations or duties. In various contexts, such as governance, management, or personal relationships, accountability fosters transparency, trust, and integrity. It often entails being able to explain, justify, and take corrective measures when necessary.
f) Democracy
Democracy emphasizes the principles of equality, freedom, and the protection of individual rights. It often involves mechanisms such as free and fair elections, the rule of law, separation of powers, and respect for minority rights. The specific characteristics and practices of democracy can vary across different organizations and contexts, but the core idea remains the same, governance by the people, for
the people. Democracy within ATGWU means that every member has the right to participate in union activities, vote in elections, and have their voice heard on key issues. This ensures that the leadership remains accountable to the members and that decisions are made with the input of the broader workforce, rather than imposed from the top down.
g) Equity
Equity is also used in discussions about fairness, justice, and impartiality, particularly in social, economic, and educational contexts. Achieving equity often involves ensuring that everyone has access to the same opportunities and resources, regardless of their background or circumstances. ATGWU is dedicated
to ensuring that every member, regardless of their job title, industry, or personal background, is treated fairly. This means advocating for equitable wages, working conditions, and opportunities for all workers, ensuring that no member is discriminated against or disadvantaged in the workplace or within the union itself.

Scope/ Jurisdiction of ATGWU
ATGWU organizes and represents workers both in Formal and Informal sectors operating in trades and industries of;
  1.  Aviation transport
  2. Road Transport 
  3. Chemical and Oil 
  4. Private Security 
  5. Property maintenance and General workers in support services
Objectives of  ATGWU:
  • Promoting and protecting worker's human and trade union rights.
  • Negotiating and maintaining sound terms and conditions of employment for members.
  • Establishing and maintaining mutual respect and trust between workers and employers.
  • providing guidance and support to members on labour matters and related issues.
  • Developing institutional capacity through information, education and training.
  • Effective Handling of Member's grievances and resolution of disputes at work places
  • Empowering members to actively participate in labour union activities.
  • Networking with other labour unions and organizations in the pursuance of worker's rights.
Membership Eligibility.
Membership of the union is open, without discrimination to all the workers within the sectors of jurisdiction. An eligible worker can join ATGWU by signing a membership declaration form.
Every member has the right to fully enjoy and benefit from the services of the union without discrimination, and to participate fully in the business and activities of the Union, including engaging in leadership at any level.
Every member is obliged to respect and uphold the union constitution, to strengthen and protect the Union.





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Amalgamated Transport and General Workers Union (ATGWU) traces its origin to the first workers organisation in Uganda called the “Uganda Motor Drivers’ Association”, which was formed in 1938 by Mr. James Kivu and Mr. Ignatius K. Musaazi. The two later became so prominent in Uganda and Buganda’s politics and have been honored by the government and buried at the Hero’s square at Kololo Independence Grounds in Kampala.

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The supreme authority in the running of the affairs of the Union is vested in the Delegates Conference (DC). ATGWU has three types of delegate’s conferences, namely:

  1. The Quinquennial Delegates Conference (QDC) held after every five years.
  2. The Annual Delegates Conference (ADC) held annually.
  3. The Extraordinary Delegates Conference (EDC) held on a request of at least one tenth of the unions’ members.

 These Delegates Conference transact normal Delegates Conference business in accordance with the ATGWU Constitution. 

National Executive Board

This is next administrative authority after Delegates Conference. It is charged with the responsibility of ensuring the implementation of Delegate Conference resolutions and directives, and of managing the affairs of the Union. 

The National Executive Board consists of the following of which at least a third 1/3 must be women; 

  1. National Chairperson
  2. Vice National Chairperson
  3. General Secretary
  4. Deputy General Secretary
  5. National Treasurer
  6. Woman Representative
  7. Youth Representative
  8. Representative of Workers With Disability
  9. And Representative of all shop and associations not already in the above positions 

Committees

Management Committee:

According to the ATGWU constitution, there shall be a Management committee of the Union at the Union Head quarters headed by the General Secretary. The committee shall be responsible for proper administration of Union affairs and the implementation of decisions passed by other union organs.

Management committee is composed of :

a) The National Chairperson

b) The Vice chairperson

c) Deputy General Secretary

d) The General Secretary

e) The National Treasurer

f) Heads of sections

Women's Conference and Committee

Shall be held prior to the QDC on a date to be approved by the National Executive Board. All shops and association shall have the right to participate in the women's conference. 

Young worker's conference and Committee

A young worker's conference shall be held prior to the QDC on a date to be approved by the National Executive Board. Any decision taken by  the committee  shall be given effect after endorsement by the National Executive Board

Workers with Disability conference and committee

The workers with disability conference shall elect a committee. The chairperson of the committee shall be a member of the executive board. other officials shall be the vice chair,secretary,treasurer and three committee members.

The Secretariat

The Secretariat of the Union at the Union Headquarters is headed by the General Secretary and composed of the following members;

  1. National Chairperson -not full time
  2. General Secretary - full time
  3. National Treasurer - not full time
  4. All union full time appointed staff 


OLORO DENIS

NATIONAL CHAIRPERSON

He presides over all meetings of the union, He is responsible for proper conduct of the meetings, He signs meeting minutes with the General secretary. He superintends in-conjuction with the General secretary the general administration of the affairs of the union. He ensures that all members observe the constitution and all rules of the union. He protects the interests of the union.

STEPHEN KIDDE

NATIONAL VICE CHAIRPERSON

Assists the National Chairperson in the discharge of duties of that office and acts as a National chairperson during his absence.

OLIPAN JONATHAN

NATIONAL TREASURER

He is responsible for proper keeping of the unions Accounts and produces such books and documents as the National Executive Board may require. He submits to the union governing organs proper accounts of income and expenditure with such reports and comments as he may judge necessary or may be requested.

ABIMA STEPHEN

GENERAL SECRETARY

He is a Full time employee and the Chief Executive Officer and main spokesperson of the Union. He is in-charge of all employees of the Union. He is the chief accounting officer of the union, he prepares and submits budgets of income and expenditure of the union funds to the NEB. He is responsible for convening of meetings, He is a member of every committee, He represents the union at NOTU central governing council.

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JOHN MARK MWANIKA

PROGRAM OFFICER

He's a full time employee of the union responsible for building and maintaining strong relationships with strategic partners, securing project funding from potential funders, Documenting learning for sustainability and impact, supporting Information and communication needs, Initiate policy development, Coordinate program capacity- Systems,processes and standards of the Union to meet donor requirements, Project implementation needs and local regulations and support high-quality programming among other responsibilities

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ETWOMU JULIUS

ACCOUNTANT

The person is responsible to prepare asset, liability, and capital account entries by compiling and analyzing account information for the Union.

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NAMATOVU ESTHER

ICT OFFICER

She's a full-time staff of ATGWU, who manages the Network Infrastructure of the organization, maintains the Database, manages social media pages, advises on the technology trends to adopt in to the Union among other duties

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MUWANIKA ALFRED

ORGANIZING SECRETARY PRIVATE SECURITY

He's a full-time staff of ATGWU. He mainly is responsible for the section of Private Security industry and carries out duties such as Identifying issues of concern to workers, Establishing organizing committees, Assisting organizing committees to identify, develop and implement campaigns, identifying issues that are deeply and widely affecting workers at workplace,prepares budgets and work plans for the department, Identifying training resource requirements of organizing committees and the development of recruitment literature and resources among other duties

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ATTO JANE

DEPUTY GENERAL SECRETARY

She's a full-time staff of ATGWU and acts in the absence of the General secretary

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SSEBUNYA HAMIDU

ORGANIZING SECRETARY ROAD TRANSPORT and LOGISTICS

He's a full-time staff to ATGWU. He's mainly responsible for the affairs of the Road Transport Sector inclusive but not limited to the workers.

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NABAKKA LYDIA

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

She's a full-time staff of ATGWU. Manage organizational and clerical support tasks say scheduling appointments, proofreading, and receiving guests.

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ATGWU AFFILIATED ORGANISATIONS: These are categorized in to Formal and Informal organizations
         

    FORMAL ORGANIZATIONS                                                                                                                                                                           
  1. Uganda Civil Aviation Authority  (UCAA)                                                            
  2. DAS Handling services                                                                       
  3. ENHAS/MENZIES                                                                
  4. EMIRATES AIRLINES                                                            
  5. NEWREST UGANDA INFLIGHT                                                    
  6. TURKISH AIRLINES                                                    
  7. KENYA AIRWAYS                                                            
  8. INDUSTRIAL SECURITY SERVICES
  9. SECURITY GROUP AFRICA (SGA)
  10. K.K GARDA WORLD
  11. SECUREX SECURE SOLUTIONS
  12. TIGHT SECURITY
  13. G4S
INFORMAL ORGANIZATIONS
  1. KAMPALA OPERATIONAL TAXI STAGES ASSOCIATION (KOTSA)
  2. ENTEBBE STAGES,DRIVERS AND CONDUCTORS ASSOCIATION (ESCADA)
  3. UGANDA PROFESSIONAL PILOTS ASSOCIATION (UPPA)
  4. AIRPORT TAXI OPERATORS ASSOCIATION
  5. SSABAGABO BODA-BODA ASSOCIATION
  6. KAMBE
  7. NAMABITA
  8. KATCOBE
  9. TUKOLEREWAMU CRAFT AND DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION
  10. GALIMA FIGHT HIV/AIDS INITIATIVE
  11. UGANDA LONG DISTANCE AND HEAVY TRUCKS ASSOCIATION
  12. UGANDA NATIONAL LORRY DRIVERS ASSOCIATION
  13. KAMPALA TUKU-TUKU TRANSPORT COOPERATIVE
  14. SOT-BODA
Amalgameted Transport and General Workers Union (ATGWU) is affiliated to many international unions like International Transport Workers Federation (ITF), Union Network International (UNI) and the National Organisation of Trade union Uganda (NOTU).
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  • Wakiso, Uganda
  • P.O Box 30407, kampala(U) Plot 467 Lubowa Estate Entebbe Road Kajjansi

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ORGANIZING

The union organizes workers for: -Better salary and wages -Better terms and conditions of service of workers -Job security -Occupational health and safety -Staff provident funds -Organized Recreation

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NEGOTIATION

The Union Negotiates on behalf of the workers with the ; - Government - Legislators -Employers -Independent Associations

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EDUCATION AND TRAINING

The union Educates and Trains workers about a wide range of topics as listed below: -Labour Laws, coventions and Practice -TOTS -Training of Organizers -Union Finances -Negotiation and Collective Bargaining -Conflict Resolution and Grievance Handling

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The Organogram shows the orgaization structure  starting from the Quinquinniel Delegates Conference to the National Executive Board then the NEB committees which include the Directors of ATGWU ventures, council of Trustees and Finance and Human Resource Committee leading to the General secretary and other offices.