The Commonwealth of Dominica is set to achieve a significant milestone on September 26, 2025, with the establishment of its first-ever Trade Union Congress (TUC). This groundbreaking initiative, spearheaded by the Dominica Public Service Union (DPSU), aims to consolidate the nation’s diverse trade unions into a unified representative body. The move is designed to amplify efforts in advocating for fair wages, safe working conditions, and broader social justice reforms. The DPSU highlighted that the idea of unifying trade unions had been a long-standing discussion in Dominica, but persistent efforts and strategic planning have now turned this vision into reality. Since April 3, 2025, four major trade unions—the Dominica Public Service Union (DPSU), the Dominica Association of Teachers (DAT), the Dominica Amalgamated Workers Union (DAWU), and the Waterfront and Allied Workers Union (WAWU)—have collaborated closely through a dedicated steering committee. This initiative has received consistent support from the International Labour Organization (ILO). The inaugural Congress, themed ‘Consolidating Trade Union Power Through Unity and Solidarity,’ will feature a keynote address by Mr. Joni T. Musabayana, Director of the ILO. The DPSU emphasized the Congress’s mission to champion decent work, social justice, and the respect and value of workers, proclaiming, ‘Long live the Trade Union Movement.’
