Atwoli dismisses claims he has overstayed in COTU
Central Organisation of Trade Unions (COTU) Francis Atwoli rubbishes calls for his retirement dismissing claims of of overstaying in the leadership
Central Organisation of Trade Unions (COTU) Francis Atwoli rubbishes calls for his retirement dismissing claims of of overstaying in the leadership.
Speaking during Labour Day celebrations at Uhuru Gardens on Wednesday, May 1, Atwoli downplayed claims that he was too old to continue leading COTU.
The long-serving trade unionist said his advanced age comes with experience in dealing with issues affecting the welfare of workers across the country.
“Other people are saying I am old and have overstayed my position. But I have experience. I’m a modern old man; that is how we have moved from activism to dialogue,” Atwoli said.
Government to shut down 25 state companies
Government orders immediate shutdown of all flooded petrol stations
Senior government officials arrested after being bundled out of board meeting with Ruto PS
Questions raised after KDF spends Ksh38 million to clean KICC windows and cabros
25 year-old woman lands on a power line after falling from 10th-floor apartment
Atwoli further dismissed claims by his critics that he had neglected workers’ affairs by working closely with the Kenya Kwanza administration.
“Today’s trade union movement has changed from agitation to scientific dialogue, so you don’t hear us fighting. We’re with employers in boardrooms, negotiating good terms and conditions for our members. In my union this year, I signed more than 44 CBAs to cushion workers from the cost of living and some say ‘Atwoli amekaa tu pale’ ‘Hii mzee’. Ni mzee wa kisasa,” he added.
Atwoli has in the past explained his prolonged stay at the organization, taking pride in his ‘good service’ which he implied has endeared him to workers.
Also read,
UK issues travel advisory against Kenya
Ruto orders an increase of minimum wage during Labour Day celebrations
One dead after a storey building collapses
Government announces evacuation guidelines amid ravaging floods
I used to be offered KSh 50m bribe daily when I was governor of Nairobi; Mike Sonko
Outrage after KWS officer throws young man into Lake Nakuru
Follow us
