Celebrating the unsung heroes: The silent workers powering Malawi’s progress - Malawi Freedom Network

The month of May opens once again with the International Day of Struggle for Workers' Rights. For some of them, the finish line seems to be more distant. Focus on those who run without receiving ovation, medal or bouquet. Agriculture, delivery, transport, maintenance, construction, home help... The small hands that make these sectors spin are the silent pillars of society. Silent, because their voices rarely get an echo. The Covid-19 pandemic wa…

Celebrating the unsung heroes: The silent workers powering Malawi’s progress - Malawi Freedom Network

By Stevie M Kauka The unsung heroes — the silent worker? For this year’s Labour Day, let us begin with this quote. “Work hard in silence; let your success be your noise.” — Frank Ocean. In most countries around the world, May 1 is a public holiday for workers. The holiday is commonly known as Labour Day. Labour Day honors the contributions of workers. It is a day to celebrate the role of workers in the economy and to address the real issues and …