Workers' Day Rallies Call for Better Conditions and a Living Wage

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Workers' Day Rallies Call for Better Conditions and a Living Wage
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Across Africa, International Workers' Day on May 1st is marked by calls for better working conditions, a living wage, and increased job creation. South Africa, with one of the world's highest unemployment rates, faces a working class struggling under the weight of a rising cost of living.

Across Africa , International Workers' Day on May 1st is marked by calls for better working conditions, a living wage, and increased job creation., with one of the world's highest unemployment rates, faces a working class struggling under the weight of a rising cost of living. Housing, transportation, food, and electricity prices have all experienced significant increases.government approved a salary increase for civil servants.

The Congress of South African Trade Unions in KwaZulu Natal is more than ready to host the 2024 Workers Day Celebration. This year's Workers Day celebration coincides with the… Over the past 30 years government has empowered its citizens by implementing programmes aimed at improving their lives for the better.

Asmara, 28 April, 2024 - International Workers' Day, 1 May, was enthusiastically observed in the Northern Red Sea and Gash Barka Regions under the theme"Professional Competence…

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