Who We Are
National Union of Clerical, Commercial, Professional and Technical Employees (Registered as No.TU.10), generally known as NUCCPTE,
is a strong industrial/labour union that organises workers to fight and defend workers’ rights at workplaces.
NUCCPTE represents the interests of workers in all financial institutions (Banks, Insurance Companies, Social Insurance),
Commercial Shops, Motor Garages, Manufacturing Industries and Professionals.
Founded and registered in 1952 as “General Union of Clerical and Commercial Workers”,
it changed its name in 1990 to its current name.
NUCCPTE is proudly one of the 34 unions affiliated to NOTU (National Organisation of Trade Unions – Uganda)
and also affiliated to IndustriALL Global Union, an international federation.
Our History & Founding
NUCCPTE was founded in 1952 by visionary leaders under the original name “General Union of Clerical and Commercial Workers”.
Founding Leaders (1952)
- • Bro. Paul Kanyago (1st General Secretary, 1952–1961)
- • Bro. Charles Makayu
- • Bro. Lawrence Senkezi (2nd General Secretary, 1961–1974)
- • Bro. Paulo Nsubuga
- • Bro. Pauline Wamala
- • Bro. Francis H. Pulled
- • Bro. P. Kiggundu
- • Bro. Nakibinge
Bro. M.K. Mukasa served as the third General Secretary from 1975 until 2024 — the longest-serving leader in NUCCPTE’s history.
Our Vision
To inrease membership and create unity among workers inorder to strenthen their social justice, equality & fraternity .
Our Mission
To prevent workers from exploitatiion by their employers and encourage creation of decent work at all work places.
Core Values
Unity
Justice
Professionalism
National Leadership (13/July/2025)
Bro.Matovu Henry
National Chairperson
Bro.Nsubuga Emmanuel C
General Secretary
3. Sr.Kasule Florence
National Treasurer
Key Achievements
Legal Victories
Won numerous trade disputes at Ministry of Labour, Industrial Court, High Court, Court of Appeal and Supreme Court of Uganda.
Workers Education Institute
Established NUCCPTE Vocational Training Center at university level in the early 1990s.
Owned Headquarters
Purchased and renovated offices in Mengo — eliminating rent burden faced by most unions.