Samoa First Union is the first and only private sector union in Samoa and have become well-known nationally for their advocacy for workers’ rights across a broad spectrum of industries and issues, including supporting workers in Australia’s Pacific Australia Labour Mobility scheme.
A representative from Samoa First Union will be touring in July. Register here.
Landmark labour reforms will bring concrete improvements to working rights and conditions for Samoans.
Samoa has been greatly impacted by the global pandemic. Many workers have been laid off and financial distress is growing. However, Samoa First Union is there to give them hope.
After years of waiting, Samoan workers have finally received an increase in the national minimum wage. Now, Samoan workers are grappling with the fallout from COVID-19.