Tripartism in action: Strengthening workers' rights through collaboration
Yvonne Toklo highlights the importance of tripartite collaboration between workers, employers, and governments in promoting fundamental principles and rights at work. It emphasizes the role of trade unions in ensuring that collective agreements incorporate key protections such as freedom of association, social protection, and non-discrimination.
30 November 2024
Workers, governments, and employers can come together as a tripartite body to discuss policies that uphold fundamental principles and rights at work. This collaboration ensures that freedom of association, social protection, social dialogue, and non-discrimination are respected in workplaces.
Trade unions play a crucial role in this process by encouraging employers and employees to incorporate these principles into their collective agreements. By ensuring that agreements include protections for workers, unions help create fairer and safer working environments.
The General Agricultural Workers' Union (GAWU) is one such organization that actively unionizes workers and supports them in improving their working conditions. This includes advocating for essential rights such as medical leave, ensuring that workers have the necessary protections and benefits to maintain their well-being.
Through tripartite collaboration and strong trade union representation, workers can achieve better working conditions, fair wages, and job security, ultimately contributing to a more just and equitable workforce.