chama cha wafanyakazi
CHAH-mah CHAH wah-fah-nyah-KAH-zee
How to say it
Swahilichama cha wafanyakaziCHAH-mah CHAH wah-fah-nyah-KAH-zee
Englishtrade union, labor union
Frenchsyndicat
Meaning
An organization of workers that protects their rights and bargains with employers over pay and conditions.
Good to know
Plural vyama vya wafanyakazi. Well known ones are TUCTA in Tanzania and COTU in Kenya; a member is mwanachama.
Examples
- Chama cha wafanyakazi kimeitisha mgomo wa siku tatu.The trade union has called a three-day strike.
- Walimu wote wamejiunga na chama cha wafanyakazi.All the teachers have joined the trade union.
- Kiongozi wa chama cha wafanyakazi alikutana na waziri.The trade union leader met the minister.
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