CAPE TOWN - The South African Commercial, Catering and Allied Workers Union on Sunday called for the protection of retail workers as its members complained of working conditions under the national lo
ckdown.Saccawu spokesperson Lucas Ramatlhodi said while they were inundated with complaints from workers, the current regulations made it difficult to act on the concerns their members raised.
“The fact that we are unable to go to the source makes it difficult for us to verify the allegations. We are finding it extremely difficult as we are unable to move the way we should,” Ramatlhodi said.“Employers must invest more in the health and safety of their workers as opposed to doing all the basic necessities to protect workers,” he said.
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