Covid-19: Blood service celebrates Workers Day
“The SANBS tips its hat to all the men and women who make sure that we continue to fulfil our purpose of being trusted to save lives," said Mr Jonathan Louw, Chief Executive Officer of SANBS.
The South African National Blood Service (SANBS) joins the international community in honouring the contributions of its employees across the country.
“The SANBS tips its hat to all the men and women who make sure that we continue to fulfil our purpose of being trusted to save lives,” said Mr Jonathan Louw, Chief Executive Officer of SANBS.
“Our employees have been especially significant to the greater South African community as they continued to serve as essential services workers during this pandemic.”
Workers’ Day (celebrated tomorrow, 1 May) looks different this year for many South Africans.
Mr Louw said it is impossible to ignore the irony of celebrating Workers’ Day under lockdown where the status quo of working life in South Africa includes a daily commute to the office.
He said over the past few weeks, work life has looked different for many, with the number of employees working from home expected to increase post-the COVID-19 lockdown.
“We remain aligned to the visions of the trade unions operating in our business space which strive for human dignity, effective service delivery and protection of members’ rights in the workplace and to serve the individual and collective interests of workers,” said Mr Louw.
“We pay homage to the workers who fought for a democratic South Africa and to those who continue to stand on the front lines to ensure that all South Africans enjoy employment rights in their own country.”
Visit the blood service in Secunda in Horwood Street to donate blood.
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