The law in Uganda permits unionized labour. The National Organization of Trade Unions popularly referred to as
(NOTU) was established in 1973 and is currently the most representative Non Profit Labour Centre in Uganda with
Twenty {20} labour union affiliates. The labour unions affiliated to NOTU include:
Amalgamated Transport and General Workers′ Union.
Uganda Beverages, Tobacco and Allied Workers′ Union.
Uganda Building, Construction, Civil Engineering, Cement and Allied Workers′ Union.
Uganda Government and Allied Workers′ Union
National Union of Clerical, Commercial and Professional and Technical Employees′ Union.
National Union of Educational Institutions.
Uganda Mines, Metal and Allied Workers′ Union.
National Union of Plantation and Agricultural Workers.
Uganda Communication Employees′ Union.
Uganda Public Employees Union
Uganda Electricity and Allied Workers′ Union.
Uganda Railways Workers Union
Uganda Hospitality Leisure and Allied Workers Union.
National Union of Theatrical, Entertainment, Art, Culture Craft and Allied Workers (NUTECAW)
Uganda Media Union
Uganda Nurses and Midwives Union
Uganda Fisheries and Allied Workers′ Union.
Uganda Horticultural and Allied Workers′ Union.
Uganda National Teachers′ Union
National Union of Co-operative Movement and Allied Workers ′Union
Government intends to step up efficiency in registering and renewing NGO permits.
ARTICLE 11: The Right to Freedom of Assembly while safeguarding National security, safety, health, ethics and the
Rights and Freedoms of Others.
Legislative Measures:
Article 29 (1) (d) of the Constitution provides that every person shall have the freedom to assemble and to demonstrate
together with others peaceful and unarmed and to petition.
Other Measures:
Many times the assembling individuals are not cognizant of the obligations that come with this right, namely; issues of
national security, public safety and the rights and freedoms of those who are not part of the assembly.
Accordingly, Government of Uganda in the year 2012 initiated a consultative process to develop a regulatory legal
framework which underscores the right to freedom of assembly while ensuring the protection of the rights of all other
citizens. As a result of this process the Public Order Management Bill, 2012 was passed by Parliament in August, 2013.
ARTICLE 12: The Right to Freedom of Movement and Residence within the borders of the State
Legislative Measures:
Uganda continues to abide by its constitutional obligations. The Constitution of the Republic of Uganda in Article 29 {2}
provides that every Ugandan shall have the right to move freely throughout Uganda and to reside and settle in any part
of Uganda, to enter, leave and return to Uganda and to possess a passport or other travel documents.
Other Measures:
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