As the globe observes International Workers' Day, Parliament's Presiding Officers have joined millions of workers around the world in celebrating the victories gained in the fight for better working conditions. "These laws have ensured acceptable daily wage rates, the extension of bargaining agreements to non-parties, and overall improvements in workers' conditions in South Africa. "Through its oversight instruments, Parliament continues to sharpen policy and law-making mechanisms to improve the living and working conditions of the South African working class at large." "Both portfolio committees will work jointly to conduct comprehensive oversight work on the living and working conditions of farmworkers, monitor progress made by the government's commitments towards improved living and working conditions in the farming communities, and assess the impact of legislation affecting farmworkers. Parliament also acknowledged that despite progress in protecting workers' rights and improving working conditions, South Africa's unemployment rate remains high, particularly amongst the youths.

Source: The North Africa Journal May 01, 2023 13:50 UTC