By Lungile Ntimba
Delegates at the L20 workshop held in Gqeberha have called for global solidarity among workers’ movements, urging trade unions to remain vigilant in defending labour rights against deregulation, privatisation and digital exploitation.
They emphasised the need to address the challenges faced by workers in Africa and the Global South, as well as women employees.
This included advancing state provided childcare, safe public transport for women and the elimination discrimination and gender-based violence and harassment at work.
The meeting commended the Department of Employment and Labour for its efforts in expanding the platform for labour engagement on critical issues.
Convened under the theme “Living and Working in an Unequal World: Ensuring Decent Work and Decent Lives”, the meeting brought together global trade union leaders and international organisations including South African government representatives.
The hybrid meeting attended by 80 global delegates was hosted by the country’s four major trade
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