The South Sudan Workers Trade Union is calling for a private recruitment policy to regulate private recruitment agencies and address challenges faced by South Sudanese workers recruited for employment abroad. The union's Secretary-General, Pasquale Michael, stated that workers recruited through private agencies face various challenges due to a lack of proper regulation governing the agencies. He emphasized the need for the Ministry of Labour to fast-track the establishment of the policy to protect workers.
Pasquale Michael highlighted that the absence of a regulatory body and proper oversight has led to numerous crises for South Sudanese workers abroad. He urged the Ministry of Labour to address the pending issues, including the establishment of the private recruitment policy. The policy aims to ensure that workers are supervised and protected while working abroad.
In addition to the private recruitment policy, Pasquale Michael also called for the passage of the Child Labour Policy. He stated that children are being recruited by individuals who cannot be held accountable or punished without a legal framework. The union's appeal emphasizes the need for a comprehensive approach to address labour issues in South Sudan.
Earlier this month, a Service Cluster meeting chaired by former Vice President Hussein Abdelbagi Akol approved the National Child Labour Policy, presented by the Ministry of Labour. The policy aims to strengthen the protection of children's rights and address child labour in South Sudan. The approval of the policy is a significant step towards addressing labour issues in the country.
The National Child Labour Policy is expected to provide a framework for addressing child labour in South Sudan. The policy's implementation will require collaboration between the Ministry of Labour and other stakeholders. The union's call for the private recruitment policy and the Child Labour Policy highlights the need for comprehensive labour regulations in South Sudan.
The South Sudan Workers Trade Union's demands reflect the challenges faced by workers in the country. The union's push for labour policies aims to protect workers' rights and ensure their safety while working abroad. The Ministry of Labour's response to the union's appeals will be crucial in determining the future of labour regulations in South Sudan.
The establishment of the private recruitment policy and the implementation of the National Child Labour Policy are critical steps towards addressing labour issues in South Sudan. The union's appeals emphasize the need for a comprehensive approach to labour regulations, and the Ministry of Labour's response will be crucial in determining the effectiveness of these policies.
Key points
- The South Sudan Workers Trade Union demands a private recruitment policy to regulate agencies and protect workers abroad.
- The union also calls for the passage of the Child Labour Policy to address child labour issues in South Sudan.
- The National Child Labour Policy was approved by a Service Cluster meeting chaired by former Vice President Hussein Abdelbagi Akol.
