Nakapiripirit, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development has expressed concerns over continuous violations of workers’ rights by employers. On Thursday, Uganda joined the rest of the world to commemorate International Labour Day to honour the workers’ contribution and advocate for fair labour practices. …
Read More »Labour Day: When the only people who don’t labour are those meant to be celebrating the Day
COMMENT | Gertrude Kamya Othieno | Every 1st May, like clockwork, Uganda joins the rest of the world to honour workers, by ensuring the actual workers stay hard at it, while officials in crisp suits wave to the cameras and give speeches on “dignity” and “solidarity” from the comfort of shaded …
Read More »Why professional associations are important? A case of PRAU
COMMENT | IRENE NAKASIITA | In today’s ever-evolving professional landscape, associations dedicated to specific fields serve as vital catalysts for growth, innovation, and credibility. For the Public Relations (PR) sector in Uganda, the Public Relations Association of Uganda (PRAU) stands as a key institution that offers immense value, not only to its …
Read More »Provision of retirement benefits is a key element of labour justice
Around the world, the most recognized form of social justice and protection, is the provision of pensions for older persons. COMMENT | LYDIA MIREMBE | On May 1st, Uganda joined the rest of the world to commemorate International Labour Day, under the theme: Improving Access to Labour justice, a pre-requisite for …
Read More »A safe and healthy working environment has implications for retirement
COMMENT | Lydia Mirembe | A story is told of a young factory worker, whose hands were crushed as he operated a machine in the factory. Having lost both hands, he could not carry on with his job, and was forced to take early retirement. His employer sent him home with …
Read More »MUSEVENI: Everyone’s focus should be on creating more jobs
Namutumba, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Museveni has re-emphasised the importance of creating more jobs to get Ugandans out of unemploment, instead of focussing on the remuneration of those already in work. “As we celebrate this Labour day, we should focus more on how to create enough jobs …
Read More »Rights organisations challenge Govt, Labour Ministry on minimum wage
Namutumba, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Labour rights organisations have challenged the government to produce evidence that a functional Minimum Wage Policy discourages foreign investment flows into a country. This has been the main reason for the government’s refusal to review the law that sets a minimum wage, almost 40 …
Read More »Museveni prefers scientists as workers demand minimum wage
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has maintained his stand on prioritizing better payment of civil servants in science-related fields as workers push for the harmonization of salaries across the board and enactment of a minimum wage. He was speaking during the International Labour Day celebrations …
Read More »UWEP championing employment creation among rural women
LABOUR DAY 2021 🇺🇬 | BY FRANK MUGABI | Over the years, majority of women in Uganda have been disenfranchised from the formal business sector due to limited access to affordable credit, limited technical knowledge on business entrepreneurship and management, limited access to markets as well as information regarding business opportunities. To …
Read More »MUST hails Founder, and Visitor
The chancellor, chairman council, senate, staff and students of Mbarara University of Science and Technology congratulate their founders H.E Yoweri K. Museveni Upon his election as the president of the republic of Uganda. LABOUR DAY 2021 🇺🇬 | The Chairman Mbarara University Council Dr. Warren Naamara said MUST has just celebrated the …
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