Our activities in service of every worker
From union life to collective bargaining, the union supports you throughout your career.
What you can expect from the union
Every member can ask SYNATEEC to step in during a dispute, benefit from its social and cultural programmes and take part in the union’s democratic life.
The union first favours negotiation, then uses every legal means available when necessary.
Our areas of action
Union organisation and life
Coordination meetings, setting up campaign teams, mobilisation and awareness-raising on membership: the union lives through its sections, in every company and region.
Staff representative elections
The union runs the campaign for social elections: informing workers, mobilising and supporting teams of candidates.
Candidate nomination
Union section presidents nominate candidates for staff representative elections. Once elected, they receive training and ongoing assistance.
Defence of workers’ interests
If you face a dispute linked to your job, you can ask the union to step in. The legal affairs secretariat organises your defence before the competent courts.
Communication and member information
Regular information for members: an information bulletin, circulars, emails, WhatsApp and meetings keep members up to date on union life and the sector.
Negotiation with employers
The union sits at the table with employers and the labour administration to defend workers’ gains and secure better conditions.
Collective agreements
Taking part in drafting and revising collective agreements, such as the 2022 revision of the Eneo collective bargaining agreement.
Member training
Union finance, social dialogue, health and safety, training of trainers: more than 1,210 workers trained since 2017, in Cameroon and abroad.
Social programmes and solidarity
20% of contributions go to social programmes. Members can receive the union’s assistance in the event of a calamity or disaster, as well as sports, cultural and leisure activities.
Three sectors, one voice
Energy
Electricity generation, transmission and distribution, independent producers and storage facilities.
Water and sanitation
Water and liquid sanitation companies, from production to distribution.
Mines and energy resources
Mining companies and other energy resources, a sector that is rebuilding.
Present in:
- ENEO
- KPDC
- DPDC
- GCMS
- EDC
- SONATREL
- CAMWATER
- and their subcontractors
How to join
Membership is open to any Cameroonian national working in the sector.
- Show you work in the sector
You work in energy, water, liquid sanitation or mining.
- Freely accept the statutes
You accept the union’s statutes and internal regulations.
- Pay your contribution
The monthly contribution is 1% of monthly salary for employees. If your employer does not deduct it, you pay it to the national treasurer by a method that leaves a written record.
- Receive your membership card
When circumstances allow, a numbered card, signed and bearing the union’s seal, is given to you.
A problem at work? A question about your rights?
Write to us directly on WhatsApp. A union representative will answer you.