THIS year’s Labour Day has presented a unique opportunity for the labour movement to reflect deeply and focus on crafting solutions for sustenance in the post Covid-19 era.In the past, workers would march in elegant attire, listen to speeches, enjoy refreshments and disperse.This happened year-in year-out, a routine with very little impact nor tangible results.A horde of workers would simply demand the best attire for them to look outstanding without truly reflecting on the very essence of the Workers Day; it became routine, a joy ride.Many of them will only look at the attire as the benefit while others will just enjoy the spectacle of marching and strutting along with the music reverberating from the military brass band.Perhaps, the time of speeches for some workers in the audience is the anti-climax.Therefore, this year offers an opportunity for workers to curve a turning-point, to focus more on the true meaning of the occasion and celebrate it […]
A UNIQUE LABOUR DAY
