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The Federation of Labour Unions \u2013 The Gambia has called for sweeping labour reforms, including a living wage, stronger social protection, and improved working conditions, as workers marked International Workers\u2019 Day in Kanifing.<\/p>\n
The demands were contained in a resolution presented during a press briefing held at the Gambia Teachers Union headquarters at Mile 7.<\/p>\n
Reading the statement on behalf of the federation, a union representative Ismaila Ceesay told the gathering that May Day should go beyond ceremonial observance and reflect real improvements in workers\u2019 lives.<\/p>\n
\u201cToday, we join the global community in celebrating International Workers\u2019 Day. For over a century, this day has served as a sacred reminder of the struggles and victories of the labour movement,\u201d he read.<\/p>\n
He said workers remain the backbone of national development but continue to face harsh economic realities.<\/p>\n
\u201cIn The Gambia, every road built, every child taught, and every harvest gathered is a testament to the resilience of our workforce,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n
The union argued that the day has increasingly become symbolic rather than transformative.<\/p>\n
\u201cFor many Gambians, May Day has become a day of ceremony without substance,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
FLUG used the occasion to submit a resolution to government outlining key reforms aimed at improving labour conditions across the country.<\/p>\n
The proposals include the introduction of a living minimum wage, expansion of social protection systems, stronger enforcement of labour laws, and formal recognition of informal sector workers.<\/p>\n
The federation also raised concerns over low wages, weak labour protections, and gaps in workplace safety enforcement.<\/p>\n
It further called for stronger measures against child labour and improved protection for women against workplace discrimination.<\/p>\n
FLUG said the resolution is not intended as confrontation but as a structured call for dialogue and partnership with government and employers.<\/p>\n
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