ActionSA commemorates Workers Day by demanding a united national commitment to protecting the rights of all workers in South Africa, especially those who remain marginalised and exploited.
ActionSA’s call recognises that every South African deserves meaningful employment in conditions where their contributions are valued and fairly compensated, and where their rights are protected. Anything less is a betrayal of the promise of economic justice in our democracy.
Today must also serve as a moment of reckoning for the millions of our fellow citizens who wake up each day without the dignity of work. We cannot celebrate workers while ignoring the unemployed.
Despite South Africa’s immense economic potential, the nation has been stifled by economic mismanagement, rampant corruption, and a relentless continuation of failed policies coupled with incompetent implementation. At the heart of this crisis lies a pattern of failure that has not only worsened the conditions for workers but has also entrenched stagnation, leaving millions on the periphery of an economy that should be thriving.
We are committed to playing a constructive role in reversing this decline. Equally, across the municipalities where we hold representation, such as eThekwini, Ekurhuleni, Johannesburg, and Tshwane, we have consistently led initiatives to dismantle exploitative outsourcing systems that enrich middlemen at the expense of frontline workers. This is a fight we are dedicated to, and our continued actions will serve as a continuation of the fight we have led since our founding.
ActionSA is furthermore pleased that, as South Africans awoke today, they did so without paying more for goods and services, following the successful scrapping of the VAT increase. This is a victory for all South Africans, especially workers, who are increasingly burdened by the rising cost of living and stagnant wages, made worse by an economy that is simply not growing.
ActionSA believes that Workers’ Day must not be reduced to a symbolic commemoration, but must serve as a meaningful opportunity to take concrete action in advancing the best interests of South Africa’s workers.
Workers’ Day Must Be a Call to Action to Protect the Interests of South Africa’s Workers
ActionSA commemorates Workers Day by demanding a united national commitment to protecting the rights of all workers in South Africa, especially those who remain marginalised and exploited.
ActionSA’s call recognises that every South African deserves meaningful employment in conditions where their contributions are valued and fairly compensated, and where their rights are protected. Anything less is a betrayal of the promise of economic justice in our democracy.
Today must also serve as a moment of reckoning for the millions of our fellow citizens who wake up each day without the dignity of work. We cannot celebrate workers while ignoring the unemployed.
Despite South Africa’s immense economic potential, the nation has been stifled by economic mismanagement, rampant corruption, and a relentless continuation of failed policies coupled with incompetent implementation. At the heart of this crisis lies a pattern of failure that has not only worsened the conditions for workers but has also entrenched stagnation, leaving millions on the periphery of an economy that should be thriving.
We are committed to playing a constructive role in reversing this decline. Equally, across the municipalities where we hold representation, such as eThekwini, Ekurhuleni, Johannesburg, and Tshwane, we have consistently led initiatives to dismantle exploitative outsourcing systems that enrich middlemen at the expense of frontline workers. This is a fight we are dedicated to, and our continued actions will serve as a continuation of the fight we have led since our founding.
ActionSA is furthermore pleased that, as South Africans awoke today, they did so without paying more for goods and services, following the successful scrapping of the VAT increase. This is a victory for all South Africans, especially workers, who are increasingly burdened by the rising cost of living and stagnant wages, made worse by an economy that is simply not growing.
ActionSA believes that Workers’ Day must not be reduced to a symbolic commemoration, but must serve as a meaningful opportunity to take concrete action in advancing the best interests of South Africa’s workers.