Rubavu, Rwanda – A significant leadership retreat for REWU Trade Union leaders, representing various mining companies across Rwanda, concluded successfully at the Kivu Park Hotel in Rubavu. The gathering served as a pivotal moment for union officials to reflect on past achievements, enhance organizational coordination, and firmly align their actions with REWU’s overarching strategic vision for the future of the sector.
The retreat’s agenda, as presented by the REWU Secretary General, focused on several key objectives designed to bolster the union’s impact and effectiveness:
- Progress and Accountability: The union leadership was presented with detailed statistical evidence highlighting REWU’s decade-long progress in fostering a professional, responsible, and sustainable mining environment.
- Mission Clarification: The meeting reinforced and clarified REWU’s core mission, objectives, and long-term vision for its members and the national economy.
- Capacity Building: Leaders were equipped with essential, practical guidance on effectively executing their responsibilities. The goal is to drive increased productivity within mining companies, promote the principles of Decent Work, and actively contribute to the country’s national development framework.
- Knowledge Exchange: The retreat facilitated a vital platform for leaders from different companies to exchange valuable experiences and share best practices, fostering a collaborative approach to union work.
- Unity and Solidarity: A unique and symbolic moment of unity was shared through the “Glass of Union,” celebrating the collective achievements of both the mining industry and the trade union’s actions, and strengthening the spirit of solidarity among all members.
In summary, the retreat was characterized by constructive and productive discussions, leading to a demonstrable strengthening of leadership capacity and a renewed, strong spirit of unity among all participants. The outcomes are expected to inform and guide REWU’s actions as it continues to advocate for its members and the broader mining sector.
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