Discussing the South African holiday Workers' Day, this examination explains how the day celebrates workers’ struggle to improve their rights and working conditions, protects the interests of workers, and commemorates the contributions workers made in the struggle against apartheid. The stories reflect on how workers can help build democracy and contribute to a growing economy—and also remind people of the challenges still faced in the workplace.
Discussing the South African holiday Workers' Day, this examination explains how the day celebrates workers’ struggle to improve their rights and working conditions, protects the interests of workers, and commemorates the contributions workers made in the struggle against apartheid. The stories reflect on how workers can help build democracy and contribute to a growing economy—and also remind people of the challenges still faced in the workplace.