Trade unions across Africa have hailed the ruling of the International Court of Justice, ICJ, affirming the right to strike under the International Labour Organisation’s Convention No. 87, describing the ruling as a historic victory for workers’ freedom, democracy and social justice.

The United Nations’ top court has issued a landmark advisory opinion that says the right to strike is protected by a cornerstone labor treaty.

The United Nations’ top court is set to issue a landmark advisory opinion on the right to strike clarifying whether employees are lawfully allowed to walk off the job