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Ild Synopsis-2024 New 29t April
Ild Synopsis-2024 New 29t April
PROGRAMME BOOKLET
FOR NATIONAL CELEBRATIONS TO MARK THE
INTERNATIONAL
LABOUR DAY
THEME:
“Improving Access to Labour Justice:
A Prerequisite for Increased Productivity.”
MAIN VENUE:
MUKABURA GROUNDS, FORT PORTAL CITY
PROGRAMME BOOKLET
FOR NATIONAL CELEBRATIONS TO MARK THE
INTERNATIONAL
LABOUR DAY
THEME:
“Improving Access to Labour Justice:
A Prerequisite for Increased Productivity.”
MAIN VENUE:
MUKABURA GROUNDS, FORT PORTAL CITY
1
Oh, Uganda!, may God uphold thee,
We lay our future in thy hand;
United, free; For liberty
together we’ll always stand.
2
Oh, Uganda!, The land of freedom,
Our love and labour we give;
And with neighbours all
At our country’s call
In peace and friendship we’ll live.
3
Oh, Uganda! The land that feeds us,
By sun and fertile soil grown;
For our own dear land,
We’ll always stand;
The Pearl of Africa’s Crown.
1
Ee Mungu twaomba ulinde
Jumuiya Afrika Mashariki
Tuwezeshe kuishi kwa amani
Tutimize na malengo yetu.
Chorus
Jumuiya Yetu sote tuilinde
Tuwajibike tuimarike
Umoja wetu ni nguzo yetu
Idumu Jumuiya yetu.
2
Uzalendo pia mshikamano
Viwe msingi wa Umoja wetu
Natulinde Uhuru na Amani
Mila zetu na desturi zetu.
3
Viwandani na hata mashambani
Tufanye kazi sote kwa makini
Tujitoe kwa hali na mali
Tuijenge Jumuiya bora
WORKERS’ ANTHEM
SOLIDARITY FOREVER
Verse 1.
When the Unions’ inspiration through the workers’ blood shall run,
there can be no power greater anywhere beneath the sun. Yet
what force on earth is weaker than the feeble strength of one?
But the Union makes us strong.
Chorus:
Solidarity forever! Solidarity forever! Solidarity forever!
For the Union makes us strong
Verse 2.
They have taken untold millions that they never toiled to earn, but
without our brain and muscle not a single wheel could turn, we
can break their haughty power, gain our freedom when we learn,
that the union makes us strong.
Verse 3.
In our hands is placed greater than their hoarded gold, greater
that the mighty of armies magnified a thousand- fold. We can
bring to birth a new world from the ashes of the old, for the Union
makes us strong.
COLOUR PARTY
Commander of Colour Party
- Capt. PJ Egolu 2nd in Command
- Lt. Patricia Mpirwa
Reserve - Lt.Humphrey Reic Epenyu
Parade RSM - WO2 Arach Felix
Colour RSM - WO2 Kamuli Lillian
DIRECTORS OF MUSIC
Commanded by - Col. MW Sentongo (UPDF)
Assisted by - SP Okwi Okedi Steven (Uganda Police Force)
Assisted by - SP Tugume (Uganda Prisons Service)
Parade Participants: - UPDF, UPF, UPS & UWA
- General Salute
- Presidential Advisors/Assistants
- Permanent Secretaries
- Members of Constitutional Commissions
- Auditor General
- Head of Public Service and Secretary to
Cabinet
- Chairpersons of Constitutional/ Statutory
Commissions
- Inspector General of Government
- Religious Leaders
- Traditional Leaders
- Former National Leaders
SYNOPSIS
FOR INTERNATIONAL LABOUR DAY 2024
THEME:
“Improving Access to Labour Justice:
A Prerequisite for Increased Productivity”.
1.0 INTRODUCTION
1.1 Uganda will join workers around the world to commemorate International
Labour Day on Wednesday, 1st May 2024. This day is commemorated in
appreciation of the contribution of workers to national development and
helps in raising national and international consciousness on the importance
of promoting and protecting the rights of workers. The day is also used as an
occasion for reminding workers of their responsibilities and obligations.
1.2 The theme for the 2024 celebrations is: “Improving Access to Labour Justice:
A Prerequisite for Increased Productivity”.
1.3 The venue for the National Celebrations is Mukabura Grounds, Fort Portal
City. The synopsis has been prepared to detail the key activities and events
that are critical for celebrating the 2024 International Labor Day.
2.2 In addition, the National Labour Force Survey 2021 reports that the Private
Sector employs the majority (8 in 10) of the employed population, and the
majority of the employed persons (92%) are engaged in informal work.
Only 27 percent of the persons in employment benefit from at least one of
the workplace benefits; paid annual leave, paid sick leave, paid maternity/
paternity leave, old age/ retirement benefit and medical insurance. Despite
the dominance of the informal sector, there is a notable increase in formal
employment, as shown by a 46.79 percent growth in the PAYE tax register
to 2,618,008 taxpayers in the Financial Year 2021/2022 (Annual Revenue
Performance Report for Financial Year 2021/2022. This increase is largely
attributed to the Government’s investment promotion and wealth creation
efforts, leading to a rise in the number of factories, hotels and booming
construction industry in the Country. These investments have created formal
jobs.
2.4 The developments highlighted above as well as those in other sectors such
as security, education, regional integration, ICT, and foreign policy have laid
a firm foundation for economic transformation. The number of employed
persons has grown from 8.9 million in 2016/17 to 10 million in 2021
(National Labour Force Survey 2021), with paid employment nearly doubling
from 1.75 million to 3.43 million. The growth in paid employment, however,
has been accompanied by an increase in labour disputes, negatively
impacting labour productivity. Addressing these disputes through effective
labour management practices is crucial to sustaining Uganda’s economic
development momentum.
3.0 THEME FOR THE NATIONAL LABOUR DAY, 2024 “IMPROVING ACCESS TO
LABOUR JUSTICE: A PREREQUISITE FOR INCREASED PRODUCTIVITY”.
3.3 At the macro level, enhanced labour justice boosts investor confidence,
leading to increased investment, both domestically and from foreign
direct sources. In addition, it contributes to a more stable labour market
thereby reducing the likelihood of labour unrest and disruptions to business
operations through strikes, lockouts and sit-downs. This creates a more
favourable business environment which stimulates economic growth and
enhances competitiveness and increased productivity.
4.1 Despite the existence of the institutional, policy and legal framework, access
to labour justice remains a challenge to many workers in our Country.
Issues of unfair dismissal, unpaid wages, and unsafe working conditions are
common, particularly among vulnerable groups such as women and youth
as well as informal sector workers. These issues not only violate workers’
rights but also have a negative impact on productivity and overall economic
performance.
4.2 The National Labour Force Survey 2021, reveals that over three-quarters
(76%) of employers do not contribute towards any form of social protection
for their employees. It is also reported that only 14.5% of the employers pay
NSSF contributions. The implication is that the majority of the employees
work under vulnerable conditions and will be unable to address risks and
vulnerabilities during old age. This will ultimately increase the Government’s
burden on Social Assistance Programs.
4.3 The National Labour Force Survey 2021 further reports that a large
percentage of workers are unaware of their rights and the procedures for
seeking redress when their rights are violated. Yet many of their rights are
trampled upon. For instance, the same Report reveals that 35% of workers
are exposed to dust, fumes, or chemicals. It further indicates that 13% of the
working population experienced non-payment of wages/salaries/benefits,
and were exposed to other forms of violence such as being constantly
shouted at, insulted, sexually abused and assaulted.
4.4 In addition, only 23% of the working population is provided with protective
gear at the workplace, leaving many vulnerable to health hazards. According
to the same Report, 898,000 persons of the working population had suffered
accidents/injuries in the 12 months preceding the survey and 357,000
of these suffered serious accidents that caused absence from work. The
Industry Sector has the highest rate of injuries/accidents (13%) compared
to Agriculture (8%) and Services (5%). In spite of these many injuries, data
from the Insurance Regulatory Authority’s Annual Insurance Market Report
2022, reveals that there were 2,347 Workers’ Compensation Policies with
only 30,555 insured lives in 2022. This is less than 1% of the 3.4 million
employees who work for others.
iv. Decent Work Deficits: It should be noted that decent work deficits affect
access to labour justice. Workers in low-wage jobs and other poor working
conditions are hesitant to seek justice for fear of retaliation from their
v. Limited access to legal aid: Many workers, especially those in rural areas
and the informal sector have limited access to legal aid services, yet they
are disputing powerful companies that are well represented by lawyers.
The situation becomes more challenging for the vulnerable individuals
whose cases have to be referred to the Industrial Court for appeals or
Magistrates Court where workers’ compensation claims are referred for
enforcement.
6.2 Providing professional development and training for all labour officers
to improve enforcement, dispute settlement, prevention and control. In
addition, Government and Partners are retooling and building the capacity of
all Labour dispute settlement/inspection institutions/structures to enhance
efficiency and effectiveness in resolving disputes and enforcement of labour
standards;
7.1 The Pre-event activities planned include, but are not limited to, the following:
i. Holding the 2nd Annual National Labour Convention and Expo 2024 in
Kampala from 24th to 25th April 2024;
ii. Conducting field visits to selected workplaces in the week leading up
to Labour Day to gain a deeper understanding of the challenges and
potential solutions regarding access to labour justice for both employers
and employees;
iii. Undertaking tree planting in the Host City (plant 2000 trees);
iv. Undertaking awareness and publicity campaigns through radio, social
media, television, as well as disseminating information, education and
communication materials.
8.1 Access to labour justice is a fundamental right and essential for maintaining
a fair and equitable labour market, protecting workers from exploitation and
unfair treatment, and promoting compliance with labour laws and standards.
8.2 The theme highlights the importance of ensuring that workers have access
to fair and effective mechanisms for resolving disputes and grievances in the
workplace, which in turn contributes to increased productivity and economic
growth.
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