COSATU has urged thousands of workers to join nationwide protests and other activities across the country on Friday to mark the World Day for Decent Work.
The labour federation it was calling on all workers to participate in the planned activities and exercise their right to demand that employers and policymakers respect labour laws and take seriously the calls for decent work.
COSATU spokesperson, SIzwe Pamla, said from its very founding the labour federation committed itself to organise and unite workers on the basis of improving their wages and raising their standard of living and making sure that they protect themselves from the insecurities of life.
“Recently, the South African government finding itself incapable of dealing with this ongoing capitalist crisis has resorted to increasing austerity measures,” said Pamla.
“This has seen cuts in public spending, leading to massive reduction in all aspects of social and economic benefits to the
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