Labour Minister Mildred Oliphant has declared "mission accomplished" in the implementation of international conventions, the Freedom Charter and various manifestos of the ANC pertaining to labour laws. The minister was speaking at a media briefing on Tuesday to launch workers month, which begins with Workers’ Day on May 1. "Measured against the 1948 UN Declaration of Human Rights; the 1955 Freedom Charter, the 1996 South African Constitution and the 2009 and 2014 ANC election manifestos, our labour laws will score a 100% mark," the minister enthused. "Our labour laws tick all the right boxes on all fronts and these call for celebration by none other than the workers themselves," Oliphant said. However, her views are not shared by those who believe that the labour relations regime in SA is too rigid and militates against accelerating the pace of employment. As evidence of the mission having been accomplished, the minister cited the laws on freedom of association in trade unions, unem...
Would you like to comment on this article?
Sign up (it's quick and free) or sign in now.
Please read our Comment Policy before commenting.
Subscribe now to unlock this article.
Support BusinessLIVE’s award-winning journalism for R129 per month (digital access only).
There’s never been a more important time to support independent journalism in SA. Our subscription packages now offer an ad-free experience for readers.
Cancel anytime.
Questions? Email helpdesk@businesslive.co.za or call 0860 52 52 00. Got a subscription voucher? Redeem it now.