By Kopano Dibakwane
Mpumalanga provincial government(MPG) is celebrating Worker’s day, on the 1st of May, by pledgeding its support to the establishment of a working environment which is free from exploitation.
The provincial government says that the working class is recognised as a key stakeholder in the fight to eradicate the teippple effects of poverty, unemployment and inequality.
Mpumalanga premier, Refilwe Mtshweni-Tsipane said that MPG is committed to promote the rights of workers until the objective of an exploitation-free environment is achieved. She added that a crucial pillar to re-ignite the provincial economy, as set out in the Mpumalanga Economic Reconstruction and Recovery Plan(MERRP), is to entrench a working environment which is compliant to the standards of basic human rights.
” Over the years, our provincial government devoted efforts and resources towards the promotion of worker’s rights. The paradigm shift is evident. This worker’s day celebration propels us to advance the commitment until the objective is achieved,” said Mtshweni-Tsipane.
