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Cape Town - The ANC on Wednesday confirmed that legislation to address
labour broking is on the cards.
"The African National Congress has noted that divergent views
have recently been expressed within the alliance on the future of
labour brokers," spokeswoman Jessie Duarte said.
As part of enriching a robust debate on this, the ANC respected
other opinions on the matter.
"In line with its 2009 election manifesto, the ANC would like to
set the record straight on its position regarding labour brokers.
"To avoid exploitation of workers, ensuring decent work for all
workers, as well as protecting employment relationships, the ANC
government will introduce laws to regulate contract work,
subcontracting and outsourcing, address the problem of labour
broking, and prohibit certain abusive practices," she said.
To cover vulnerable workers in different legal relationships,
ensuring the right to permanent employment for affected workers,
the manifesto further stated that provisions would be introduced to
facilitate unionisation of workers and conclusion of sectoral
collective agreements.
The ANC was committed to redressing past exploitative practices
at workplaces and would like to see the creation of decent work and
sustainable livelihoods taking root in all sectors of the South
African economy, Duarte said.
- Sapa