WHO WE ARE

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

Mission Statement
To strengthen human and workers (Labour Union) ensuring descent work place, 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
ATGWU is a dynamic Labour Union that traces its genetic roots from Uganda Motor Driver's Association formed in 1938 formed by Veteran Politicians and workers's rights activists Mr James Kivu and Mr Ignatius Kangavve Musaazi as the first Labour organization in Uganda . In 1949 the transport and general worker's Union was registered by Mr Musaazi as its President. The union under went various transformations in its current forms. It was registered as a T.U.7 under section 10 of the Trade union act of 1970.

ATGWU Core Values
The values of ATGWU are fundamental guiding principles that shape the way we think and behave.
  1. DEMOCRACY  - all human rights and freedoms are enjoyed by all members equally
  2. VOLUNTARISM - Joining and participation is supoosed to be voluntary
  3. INDEPENDENCE - any member should act without fear or favor from any circles
  4. PERMANENCY - once put in place the structures and constitution of a trade union must be firm and live beyond the individuals.
  5. CONTINUITY - the members of a union must continously recruit new members to enable the organisation to grow
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.