166608 South Africa, Lesotho, and Swaziland: Examples from the labor movement's response to the AIDS epidemic in garment factories

Monday, November 5, 2007: 4:30 PM

Vivian Ndlovu, RN , SACTWU AIDS Project, Durban, South Africa
        
Based on her background as a nurse, trade union activist, coordinator of AIDS education activities by the trade unions in the garment factories of Lesotho and Swaziland, voluntary counseling and HIV testing provider in a union-based worker's clinic in South Africa, and AIDS support person to her peers, Ms. Ndlovu will describe the unique role and challenges faced by the labor movement in response to the HIV/AIDS epidemic in Southern Africa.

Learning Objectives:
At the conclusion of this presentation, the participant will be able to: 1) Recognize how the labor movement’s access and relationship with workers and their families uniquely positions trade unions to address global health issues. 2) Describe the labor movement’s potential and practical contributions to global health issues in South Africa, Lesotho, and Swaziland. 3) Link with trade union resources for partnering on global health initiatives.

Keywords: International Health, HIV/AIDS

Presenting author's disclosure statement:

Any relevant financial relationships? No
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I agree to comply with the American Public Health Association Conflict of Interest and Commercial Support Guidelines, and to disclose to the participants any off-label or experimental uses of a commercial product or service discussed in my presentation.

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