What is Workers’ Day?
Workers' Day continues to be relevant today as South Africa grapples with issues like employment equity, fair labour practices, and the ongoing fight for social justice.
Workers’ Day is celebrated annually on May 1. Today holds significant historical importance in South Africa, particularly as it reflects the struggle for workers’ rights and social justice, especially during the apartheid era.
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Officially recognised as a public holiday since 1994, its origins in the late 1800s mark a period of labour movements and demands for better working conditions, fair wages and fundamental human rights.
The day is not only a celebration of workers’ rights, but also a reminder of the crucial role that trade unions and other labour organisations played in the fight against apartheid.
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