With Christmas Day falling on a Sunday this year, the two biggest union federations, Cosatu and Fedusa said in a joint-statement that workers would forfeit their pay or resting day if the president does not make a declaration for December 27 to be a public holiday. Business Unity SA managing director Cas Coovadia disagreed with the proposal, saying the closure of businesses would negatively affect the economy.
Fedusa and Cosatu are urging President Cyril Ramaphosa to consider granting workers an additional public holiday on December 27.With Christmas Day falling on a Sunday this year, the two biggest union federations, Cosatu and Fedusa said in a joint-statement that workers would forfeit their pay or resting day if the president does not make a declaration for December 27 to be a public holiday.
Business Unity SA managing director Cas Coovadia disagreed with the proposal, saying the closure of businesses would negatively affect the economy.What are your thoughts on the matter?
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