Worker's Day celebrates the role played by trade unions, the Communist Party and other labour movements in the struggle against apartheid. It originates from May Day, which was born from the industrial struggle for an 8 hour day. Currently, the average South African worker works a 9 hour day. (www.info.gov.za; Labour Force Survey 2011Q4)
This week's theme: Labour Force
Resources
Fact-a-Day
April 30, 2012
