ISLAMABAD: On this International Labor Day, the global focus sharpens on preserving workers’ rights, with a fresh emphasis on workplace safety and health in the face of climate change.
From the public to the private sectors, organizations worldwide are convening conferences, seminars, and marches to honor the labor force’s invaluable contributions and sacrifices.
Pakistan joins the international community in commemorating Labor Day, marked by special rallies and gatherings across the nation.
Despite these acknowledgments, many laborers, entrenched in their daily toils, remain unaware of their entitlements.
One construction site laborer, reflecting on four decades of hard work, questions the adequacy of support: “Whether anyone really supports?”
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He laments the challenges of sustaining daily livelihoods without sufficient aid or governmental assistance.
As the world celebrates the labor force’s resilience, it’s imperative to ensure tangible support mechanisms, empowering workers with knowledge of their rights and safeguarding their well-being amidst evolving environmental challenges.
Labor Day serves as a poignant reminder to prioritize and uphold the dignity and welfare of all workers globally.