THE BMF IS VEHEMENTLY OPPOSED TO THE ABUSIVE PRACTICES OF LABOUR BROKING

The President of the BMF, Mr Jimmy Manyi issued a statement that the Black Management Forum (BMF) supports the move by government to prohibit abusive practices by labour brokers who continue to violate the constitutional rights of workers and strip them off their dignity.

Manyi said the myth that labour brokers create jobs must be dispelled. It is the companies that create jobs and labour brokers merely supply labour and remunerate them at exploitative wages.

"The proposed amendments have not done away with temporary workers but only strengthened their rights to be treated fairly whilst serving their contracts. The BMF is appalled that certain sector s of our society still seek to maintain the status quo of permanent temporary workers, who do not receive fair compensation and benefits in some cases for decades. This legislation will also deal with the rampant abusive practices on farms where workers are not far off from slavery," said BMF Deputy President, Tembakazi Mnyaka.

The BMF Managing Director, Nomhle Nkumbi-Ndopu said, "South African employers should not be allowed to harbour so called employers that do not uphold and entrench the dignity of workers."

The BMF is of the view that the opposition to a 10% turn-over penalty is a clear demonstration that some corporates want to continue fighting against transformation. The 10% turn-over is a fine and therefore is meant for offenders and will not be applicable to corporates who adhere to and comply with the legislation, Manyi concluded.

Statement issued by The Black Management Forum, January 18 2011

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