1. The Impact of globalisation on trade unions
WEST AFRICA:
Ghana
Nigeria
Sierra Leone

2. Major Elements Loss of membership Weak bargaining power Casualisation
Sub contracting and out-sourcing
Weak finances
Lack of knowledge of trade unions on the complex issues of globalisation

3. Trade union agenda Organisation of workers in the informal sector
Developing modern techniques (training and re-training)
Investment by trade unions in viable ventures and job creation
Reviewing of labour legislations to meet with current demands of globalisation
Mergers of trade unions

4. International
Bi-lateral relations with sub-regional and regional trade unions
Mergers of continental trade unions (ICFTU-AFRO &OATUU)
Formation of sub- regional trade union centre with functional secretariat