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Article

11 Nov 2007

Author:
Niren Tolsi, Mail & Guardian [So. Africa]

2010 riches not reaching workforce [So. Africa]

“Government has poured billions into infrastructure development in the build-up to 2010 [FIFA World Cup]...but what we are finding is that the monopolies are winning while there has been a pushing back of worker gains made over the last decade,” said Eddie Cottel...of the Campaign for Decent Work Towards 2010 and Beyond...poor working conditions continue through poverty wages, vulnerable employment through subcontracting...and a lack of health and safety at the workplace.” [refers to Group 5-WBHO-Pandev]