Despite president Jacob Zuma's simple message of rebuilding worker unity, some trade unions feel that there wasnt much to celebrate on Workers day as not much has changed for them. Many rallies were held to mark the international day with workers seeking better wages and better working conditions.
South Africa's democracy would not be sustainable or successful if the plight of the working class, employed and unemployed, was not sufficiently attended to, President Jacob Zuma… Read more »
In South Africa, Workers' Day, which pays tribute to workers' struggles, has been observed as a public holiday since 1994. However there has not been ... see more »
It seems that the primary purpose of the ANC's May Day events was to attack the DA in general, and the 'Know Your DA' campaign in particular. Read more »
As the world celebrates Workers' Day, South African trade unions will go all out to inspire confidence. Fresh on the back of a worker revolt, leaders ... see more »
The Congress of South African Trade unions in the North West province take this opportunity to remind all the workers about the celebration of the workers day on 1st May 2013 when… Read more »
NEHAWU wishes its members and the workers in South Africa and around the world a wonderful International Worker's Day tomorrow on the 1st of May 2013. Read more »
On this May Day 2013, and throughout Workers' Month, COSATU's challenge is how to radically improve our role as the defender of workers' rights in the workplace, while at the same… Read more »
Tomorrow, 1st May 2013, South Africans will celebrate Workers' Day, a public holiday observed since 1994. Workers' Day celebrates and recalls the historical struggles of workers,… Read more »
It is important for workers to not only realise the gains that have been achieved in 19 years of democracy but also to commit themselves to adhering to laws that have made all… Read more »
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