The Federation of Unions of South Africa (FEDUSA) has written to President Cyril Ramaphosa, requesting for an additional paid Public Holiday in December 2022.
Fedusa Secretary-General Riefdah Ajam says the leadership
was alerted to the fact that during 2022, working South Africans will only
enjoy 11 out of the 12 paid public holidays. The matter was raised that
Christmas falls on a Sunday this year, and in terms of the Public Holidays Act,
“whenever any public holiday falls on a Sunday, the following Monday shall be a
public holiday.” Consequently, Monday 26 December 2022, the Day of Goodwill,
will then be deemed to fall outside of the ambit of the Public Holidays Act.
‘’FEDUSA remains resolute that working South Africans
should not be dealt with a further injustice to their income security, already
eroded during COVID – 19, and must therefore be able to enjoy their full twelve
paid public holidays,’’ said Ajam.
‘’The Federation believes that this gesture will go a long
way in strengthening workers morale considering their difficulties faced,
whilst boosting economic activity during the festive season. FEDUSA believes
that President Ramaphosa should seriously consider proclaiming 27 December 2022
as paid Public Holiday,’’ she added.
PICTURE: FedusaDone By: Mitchum George
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