THIS past Wednesday, the understated but widely regarded annual International Workers’ Day was observed. On this day – also known as May Day or Labour Day – various nations across the world pay tribute to the millions of working-class men and women across our society.
Workers’ Day is a celebration of the contributions of workers and labourers, the advancement and promotion of their rights, and the commemoration of our historic labour movement. The theme for 2024’s Workers’ Day and month is “30 Years of Freedom”.
This year marks the 133rd year since the first May Day was observed, not only highlighting the historical struggles of workers, but also the legacy of trade unions and labour organisations that have been pivotal in the fight for fair employment standards.
This is particularly vital, considering that the common theme across global societies was the enrichment of imperialist nations using free (slave) labour. In South Africa, workers formally fought for political
