139. The final results of the union elections held to determine the representativeness of trade union
organizations were declared per Order No. 0072/MET/PS/SG/DGT/DT/PDS of 19 September 2019 as
follows:
Table 6: Final Results of the Union Elections of 31 July 2019
Democratic Workers’ Federation of Niger (CDTN)
Nigerien Labour Union (CNT)
Federation of Workers’ Unions of Niger (USTN)
General Federation of Free Unions of Niger (CGSL-Niger)
Progressive Workers’ Union (USPT)
General Workers’ Union of Niger (UGTN)
Democratic Workers’ Union of Niger (UDTN)
Niger General Federation of Labour (CGT-Niger)
National Confederation of Unions of Civil Service Ancillary Staff
(UNSAAN)
10 Niger Workers’ Federation (CSTN)
11 Federation of Free Unions of Ancillary Staff of Niger (USLAN)
12 Federation of Free Unions of Workers of Niger (USLT/N)
Source: MET/PS
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
14,073
13,077
5,343
3,853
2,912
1,126
987
801
527
32.31%
30.03%
12.27%
8.85%
6.69%
2.58%
2.27%
1.84%
1.21%
298
279
276
0.68%
0.64%
0.63%
140. For all issues concerning employment, labour and social security, the Government is negotiating
with the social partners on the Inter-Ministerial Committee responsible for negotiations with social
partners.
141. In addition to the information provided in the previous report, the labour inspectors, in furtherance
of their role as advisers and mediators, continue to assist workers and employees when disputes arise in
order to ensure adequate protection from arbitrary, unfair and unjustified dismissals and induced
resignations as well as other unfair labour practices.
142. On measures taken to actualize the right of everyone to earn a living through a freely chosen and
accepted job, the Ministry of Vocational and Technical Education and that of Employment, Labour and
Social Protection are constantly working to improve them.
143. The regulatory section of the labour code dedicates a whole chapter to the issues of safety and
health at the workplace. Thus, according to Article 212, the employer is required to take all necessary
measures to ensure the safety of the workers he employs as well as all the workers present in his firm.
These measures include activities aimed at preventing professional risks and promoting information
and training as well as the setting up of an organization and the provision of suitable resources. It
ensures the suitability of these measures to take the change of circumstances into account and to aim at
improving existing situations.
144. Article 213 further highlights the responsibility of the employer for the protection of the health and
lives of the workers he employs. He should ensure that neither the physical health nor the mental
health of workers at any work station suffers any injury. He will bear the resultant costs and those
required for the training and education of his staff.
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