Data from our 164 affiliates in the region reveals significant growth potential: more than 50 new public-sector unions could be established, while existing affiliates can grow their membership by 1,000–5,000 workers each year through 2030.

PSI Africa Organizing Coordinator Samir Said introduced the four panellists invited for the launch with a clear message: when we fight, we win.

Harriet Soubor from Ghana's Health Service Workers Union emphasized the need to expand organizing efforts: "We must organize women and private hospitals to build our power."

South Africa's Solly Malema from NUPSAW celebrated recent gains while pushing for more: "Although progress has been made, our demand continues for all Community Health Workers to receive recognition and integration, regardless of their qualifications."

Kenya's Mercy Nabwire shared lessons from their 56-day national strike: "We must forge alliances, build partnerships, and learn from those who have succeeded."

Tanzania's Tumaini Nyamuhokya showed how strategic organizing delivers results: building union density and constructive negotiation secured a 35% wage increase this year, proving that unity and strategic engagement drive real change.

SEIU International President Joseph Bryant, who opened the panel, reminded delegates: "Organizing must be our primary objective, not an afterthought." Organized public service workers, he stressed, are essential to lifting entire societies.