With Christmas Day falling on a Sunday this year, the two unions say workers would forfeit their pay or resting day if the president does not make the declaration.
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“The 25th of December 2022 is on Sunday and the Goodwill Day's public holiday would fall on Monday the 26th. This means that workers would lose out on both holiday pay and rest time during this public holiday,” said Cosatu national spokesperson Sizwe Pamla. “Workers will equally struggle to find persons to look after their children if they are prematurely required to return to work a day early. The festive season with its public holidays is critical in boosting the retail, tourism, travel and hospitality sectors and employment creation.
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