Uganda Steps Up Efforts for Fair Work and Social Justice

Summary:

• Minister Amongi stresses Uganda’s commitment to labor justice and decent work at the Second Annual Labor Convention and Exhibition 2024.

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The Ministry of Gender, Labor and Social Development reiterated its commitment to improving labor justice in Uganda, focusing on protecting workers’ rights and promoting decent work for all. Speaking at the official opening of the Second Annual Labor Convention and Exhibition 2024, Minister Hon. Betty Amongi emphasized the importance of access to labor justice and its impact on the economy.

“Inadequate protection of workers, non-deduction and non-remission of social security contributions, lack of compensation for workers who are injured or contract illnesses recorded in the course of employment, and unfair working conditions for people with disabilities, among others, greatly reduce our path to productive employment and decent work,” Minister Amongi said.

He highlighted the importance of access to labor justice and its impact on the economy, noting that the Government of Uganda is committed to securing the future of Ugandans through job creation and inclusive development.

“We need to see improvements in the delivery of labor justice to people affected by labor relations. This means that all issues related to unemployment and industrial relations are critical and must be addressed in a way that can promote good industrial relations,” Minister Amongi added.

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