Trade unions have historically served as vital institutions in advocating workers' rights, enhancing labor conditions, and securing fair wages. This paper explores the historical development of trade unions globally, emphasizing their legal foundations, diverse types, and the unique challenges they face, particularly in Africa and the Arab world. Special attention is given to Sudan?s labor movement, tracing its origins, political repression, and the prospects following the 2019 revolution. The analysis underscores the importance of legal reforms and union independence in shaping the future of trade unionism in Sudan. Ultimately, the paper highlights the critical role of trade unions in fostering social justice, economic development, and political stability in transitional societies.
Trade Unionism; Labor Rights; Sudan; Political Repression; Social Justice.
IRE Journals:
Dr. Osama Mohammed Elmardi Suleiman Khayal "The Evolution and Future of Trade Unionism: A Focus on Sudan?s Labor Movement" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals Volume 9 Issue 3 2025 Page 1989-1995 https://doi.org/10.64388/IREV9I3-1710862-6854
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Dr. Osama Mohammed Elmardi Suleiman Khayal
"The Evolution and Future of Trade Unionism: A Focus on Sudan?s Labor Movement" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals, 9(3) https://doi.org/10.64388/IREV9I3-1710862-6854