Labour relations hit all-time low in Karas

Labour relations in the Karas Region have reached an all-time low, and serious intervention is needed from the political leadership at all levels before the situation deteriorates even further.

Speaking during a courtesy call by the Minister of Labour and Social Welfare, Immanuel Ngatjizeko to his office on Friday, Karas Governor David Boois noted that the relationship between employers and employees is worsening daily in the southern region. Boois said the many strikes, petitions and industrial actions that took place this year are proof of the “abnormal labour relationships”.He stressed that the current situation would be detrimental to economic development in this region.The governor blamed the local labour inspectors for not doing enough to solve the souring labour relationships between employers and their workers.He advised that these inspectors be provided with additional training to deal with labour-related issues.Boois charged that many people with labour-related problems also flock to his office for assistance out of frustration with the inspectors.Meanwhile, Ngatjizeko noted that the labour situation is generally pathetic throughout the entire country.He said many stakeholders do not adhere to the relevant labour laws.The minister noted that both employers and employees, even in government, need to adhere to the country’s labour laws.He expressed optimism that the newly-amended Labour Act that would take effect from November 1 would close down many loopholes being exploited by stakeholders.NampaBoois said the many strikes, petitions and industrial actions that took place this year are proof of the “abnormal labour relationships”.He stressed that the current situation would be detrimental to economic development in this region.The governor blamed the local labour inspectors for not doing enough to solve the souring labour relationships between employers and their workers.He advised that these inspectors be provided with additional training to deal with labour-related issues.Boois charged that many people with labour-related problems also flock to his office for assistance out of frustration with the inspectors.Meanwhile, Ngatjizeko noted that the labour situation is generally pathetic throughout the entire country.He said many stakeholders do not adhere to the relevant labour laws.The minister noted that both employers and employees, even in government, need to adhere to the country’s labour laws.He expressed optimism that the newly-amended Labour Act that would take effect from November 1 would close down many loopholes being exploited by stakeholders.Nampa