The proposed amendment of the National Social Security Fund (NSSF) Bill is timely to ensure that it is aligned to the current labour situation in Uganda where the informal sector is controlling majority of the labour force, the civil society have said.

The Symposium is organised by Uganda Association of External Recruitment Agencies (UAREA) and Ministry of Gender and Labour Social Development (MGLSD). The general public is requested in large numbers.

PLA will be offering legal aid services to workers with legal disputes and querries as well as raise awareness on safe options of labour migration during the National Symposium on safe and productive labour Migration. This will take place on 26th -27th November 2019 at Kololo Independence Grounds

During the recent budget reading for the Financial Year 2019/2020, the Minister of Finance and Economic Development Hon. Matia Kasaija highlighted that the increased rate of unemployment, income inequality and living unhealthy lifestyles had topped the development challenges distressing the country.