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.
Sahm Venter has worked in the media since 1981 and is the author of A Free Mind, Something to Write Home About, and the Exploring Our National Days series.
