On the first of May, South Africa will celebrate Worker's Day, also known as May Day. The day celebrates the role played by Trade Unions, the Communist Party and other labour movements in the struggle against Apartheid. May Day was born from the industrial struggle for an eight-hour day. The holiday is widely celebrated, with as many as 80 countries honouring the date and what it stands for. This morning we will discuss the significance of May Day and examine some of the current challenges facing workers and labour unions

GUEST: Zwelinzima Vavi, Secretary General for the South African Federation of Trade Unions (Saftu)