In effect, ESMA seems to be nothing short of a joint exploitation tactic by the government and businesses to further oppress workers.
The cabinet yesterday gave the nod to the draft of the Essential Service Act, 2022, including a clause that criminalises strikes in organisations whose services are declared essential -- in a development that stands to set back the country’s labour rights.
In effect, ESMA seems to be nothing short of a joint exploitation tactic by the government and businesses to further oppress workers.
The cabinet yesterday gave the nod to the draft of the Essential Service Act, 2022, including a clause that criminalises strikes in organisations whose services are declared essential -- in a development that stands to set back the country’s labour rights.
