Uganda intensifies its pursuit of social justice and fair labor.
The Ministry of Gender, Labor and Social Development reaffirmed its dedication to advancing decent work for all and safeguarding workers’ rights in order to improve labor justice in Uganda. Speaking at the 2nd Annual Labor Convention and Expo 2024’s official opening, Minister Hon. Betty Amongi stressed the value of labor justice access and its implications for the economy.
Noting that the Government of Uganda is dedicated to safeguarding the future of Ugandans through job creation and inclusive development, Amongi underlined the significance of access to labor justice and its impact on the economy.
She went on to say that labor justice delivery to those impacted by employment relations needs to be improved. This implies that all issues pertaining to employment relations and unemployment are crucial and should be handled in a way that fosters positive workplace relationships.
“Inadequate protection of workers, non-deduction and non-remittance of social security contributions, failure to compensate workers who get injured or incur scheduled diseases in the course of employment, and unfair conditions of work for persons with disabilities, among others, greatly reduce our journey towards productive employment and decent work,” Minister Amongi said.
