This whole experience has really taught me a few things that I think is
necessary to share. I have learnt a lot about Labour and all of the different
aspects. I think apart from learning all the interesting things like laws,
relationships between employees and employers, I learnt a lot about
appreciation. I think the value of a labourer is really something that has
struck me, because I don't think that we give them enough credit for their hard
work. Most people won’t even acknowledge them whilst being in the same room,
and they (including me) don't even realize that they are doing the work that we
don't want to do. They are doing the jobs that we don't have to worry about,
since it's some that has unconsciously always been done for us. So I think the
relationship that interested me most, is the one between our society and the
community of labourers.
Thank you all so much for viewing this blog, and being regular followers. It
really means a lot, and is much appreciated.
Yakuta
Monday, December 10, 2012
Tuesday, December 4, 2012
Interview with Abbas Shipping!
This interview is from an employer called Abbas Shipping. He works at a
company that I cannot name for several reasons. Enjoy!
1.) How does an employee apply for this job?
Usually for labourers they come to the office and I do an interview. For jobs such as a manager or salesperson they send in an application through email.
2.) What qualifications do they need?
It really depends on the job, the higher the job the more qualifications are needed.
3.) How much education past is needed?
Education is not an important factor for labourers specifically because the type of job is because the level of education is not high. Since its mostly physical work, it would not be right to bring education in to it.
4.) Is it expected of the employee to know his/her labor laws?
Of course not, most people are not educated enough to know their labour laws. They just need to understand the contract and that is enough.
5.) What do you think is the most important labour law? Why?
Security is a big part of an employee's job. This is because if they are not exposed to safety at home they need a place to be safe and not have to worry about personal problems.
6.) What is the most important part/aspect of a relationship between an employer and employee?
Getting along is very important because if both employee and employer don't get along the quality of the employee's work will be poor.
1.) How does an employee apply for this job?
Usually for labourers they come to the office and I do an interview. For jobs such as a manager or salesperson they send in an application through email.
2.) What qualifications do they need?
It really depends on the job, the higher the job the more qualifications are needed.
3.) How much education past is needed?
Education is not an important factor for labourers specifically because the type of job is because the level of education is not high. Since its mostly physical work, it would not be right to bring education in to it.
4.) Is it expected of the employee to know his/her labor laws?
Of course not, most people are not educated enough to know their labour laws. They just need to understand the contract and that is enough.
5.) What do you think is the most important labour law? Why?
Security is a big part of an employee's job. This is because if they are not exposed to safety at home they need a place to be safe and not have to worry about personal problems.
6.) What is the most important part/aspect of a relationship between an employer and employee?
Getting along is very important because if both employee and employer don't get along the quality of the employee's work will be poor.
Interview with Saifuddin Khanbhai!
This interview is from one an employer called Saifuddin Khanbhai. He works at a company called Cultural Heritage which is a tourism based business.
Enjoy!
1.) How does an employee apply for this job?
A person can send in his/her application and then they are called in for an interview at the shop.
2.) What qualifications do they need?
It depends on the job, each job has its own qualifications. If its a gardening job they need to know how to garden. With all the salesmen they need to know English fluently so that they can communicate with the clients.
3.) How much education past is needed?
Again, it really depends on the jobs. Although for salesmen they usually need to have completed secondary schooling.
4.) Is it expected of the employee to know his/her labor laws?
Cultural Heritage's accountant has all the labour law acts, which is explained to the employee's. Also the contract usually has all those details with additional things such as the boundaries.
5.) What do you think is the most important labour law? Why?
Social security and and also the amount of hours an employee should work.
6.) What is the most important part/aspect of a relationship between an employer and employee?
Understanding the initial contract is very important to prevent any misunderstandings.
1.) How does an employee apply for this job?
A person can send in his/her application and then they are called in for an interview at the shop.
2.) What qualifications do they need?
It depends on the job, each job has its own qualifications. If its a gardening job they need to know how to garden. With all the salesmen they need to know English fluently so that they can communicate with the clients.
3.) How much education past is needed?
Again, it really depends on the jobs. Although for salesmen they usually need to have completed secondary schooling.
4.) Is it expected of the employee to know his/her labor laws?
Cultural Heritage's accountant has all the labour law acts, which is explained to the employee's. Also the contract usually has all those details with additional things such as the boundaries.
5.) What do you think is the most important labour law? Why?
Social security and and also the amount of hours an employee should work.
6.) What is the most important part/aspect of a relationship between an employer and employee?
Understanding the initial contract is very important to prevent any misunderstandings.
Monday, December 3, 2012
Interview with Rajab!
This interview is from one an employer called Rajab who owns a hardware
company. I can not name the company due to several reasons. Enjoy!
1.) How does an employee apply for this job?
They come to the office with an application and then if the application is applicable I take an interview to see if they qualify for the job.
2.) What qualifications do they need?
It depends on the position that they're applying for. If it is for a higher position then there are more qualifications such as knowing English, and being able to communicate properly with clients.
3.) How much education past is needed?
Again it really depends on the position that they're applying for. For a job like a manager they need to have completed university whereas jobs such as fundi they don't need such a high education level.
4.) Is it expected of the employee to know his/her labor laws?
They just need to know the basic rules such as how they should behave but usually that is already implied in the interview.
5.) What do you think is the most important labour law? Why?
The total amount of days given for a leave should not be compromised. It's crucial for an employee to have a break and spend time with their family.
6.) What is the most important part/aspect of a relationship between an employer and employee?
A professional relationship very important, that way there are no complications in the future. A good example is termination.
1.) How does an employee apply for this job?
They come to the office with an application and then if the application is applicable I take an interview to see if they qualify for the job.
2.) What qualifications do they need?
It depends on the position that they're applying for. If it is for a higher position then there are more qualifications such as knowing English, and being able to communicate properly with clients.
3.) How much education past is needed?
Again it really depends on the position that they're applying for. For a job like a manager they need to have completed university whereas jobs such as fundi they don't need such a high education level.
4.) Is it expected of the employee to know his/her labor laws?
They just need to know the basic rules such as how they should behave but usually that is already implied in the interview.
5.) What do you think is the most important labour law? Why?
The total amount of days given for a leave should not be compromised. It's crucial for an employee to have a break and spend time with their family.
6.) What is the most important part/aspect of a relationship between an employer and employee?
A professional relationship very important, that way there are no complications in the future. A good example is termination.
Interview with Jite!
This interview is from one an employer called Jite who owns a construction company. I can not name the company due to several reasons. Enjoy!
1.) How does an employee apply for this job?
They usually come to the office with an application. Or if I am looking for someone to fit a job position I ask one of my friends who usually have recommendations.
2.) What qualifications do they need?
Just being physically healthy and fit because the job requires a lot of energy. Also accepting whatever job you are given, and do it well.
3.) How much education past is needed?
Education doesn't play a huge role in this business, it's mostly just being able to do physical work.
4.) Is it expected of the employee to know his/her labor laws?
No, they usually know their main rights such as working hours and public holidays. Although to be honest I don't ask them whether they know their labour laws or not.
5.) What do you think is the most important labour law? Why?
Security is a very important part of someone's job. Employee's should feel safe and not threatened to come to work.
6.) What is the most important part/aspect of a relationship between an employer and employee?
Communication is a huge necessity in this business. If an employer and employee cannot reach a mutual understanding then there are misunderstandings in the clients work.
1.) How does an employee apply for this job?
They usually come to the office with an application. Or if I am looking for someone to fit a job position I ask one of my friends who usually have recommendations.
2.) What qualifications do they need?
Just being physically healthy and fit because the job requires a lot of energy. Also accepting whatever job you are given, and do it well.
3.) How much education past is needed?
Education doesn't play a huge role in this business, it's mostly just being able to do physical work.
4.) Is it expected of the employee to know his/her labor laws?
No, they usually know their main rights such as working hours and public holidays. Although to be honest I don't ask them whether they know their labour laws or not.
5.) What do you think is the most important labour law? Why?
Security is a very important part of someone's job. Employee's should feel safe and not threatened to come to work.
6.) What is the most important part/aspect of a relationship between an employer and employee?
Communication is a huge necessity in this business. If an employer and employee cannot reach a mutual understanding then there are misunderstandings in the clients work.
Interview with John Swalehe!
This interview is from one a farmer called John Swalehe from a farm in
Karatu. I can not name the farm due to several reasons. It’s translated into
English from Swahili. Enjoy!
1.) What do you enjoy about your job?
I love working with animals which is very convenient to me. Also I get to live with my family on the farm which makes it very easy.
2.) What did you dislike about your job?
Running a farm is not easy in fact it requires a lot of energy. You have to wake up very early in the morning to do odd jobs. My age is not exactly young therefore; my work load gets more difficult to do.
3.) What are your working hours?
I wake up at around 5:00am to around 7:00pm on my latest days. Although there are some odd jobs to do at night, for example birthing an animal.
4.) How difficult was it to get this job?
My job was based on an interview and I used to work with the cows, milking them. I was then upgraded and became a chief farmer.
5.) What were the requirements of this job?
Just moving my whole family to the farm, and being able to be compatible with animals, also being to work with the long hours.
6.) Are there areas concerning labour, where you don't know the rule?
I don't know many labour laws, but I know basic things which just require common sense. Things such as how to behave with other employee's, and what kind of language I am supposed to be using.
7.) What is your wage (If you don't mind?)
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8.) What do you need to do in order for a raise?
As I explained earlier you get upgraded to a different job which results to a higher salary.
9.) If you get sick, how much support is given?
Usually I am given bed rest and there are arrangements for a doctor's appointment depending on the level of how sick you are.
10.) What is your longest holiday?
There are no long holidays just off days.
11.) Did this job have any requirements related to your education?
No although when I was younger I was brought up in a Maasai culture. So I already knew how to work with animals.
12.) Do you have a family? If so how many are you?
6
13.) If you could invent any labour law, what would it be?
A certain limit of number of hours that you can work for.
Also support if transporting children to school. There should be a free public transport that transports children to school and back home.
1.) What do you enjoy about your job?
I love working with animals which is very convenient to me. Also I get to live with my family on the farm which makes it very easy.
2.) What did you dislike about your job?
Running a farm is not easy in fact it requires a lot of energy. You have to wake up very early in the morning to do odd jobs. My age is not exactly young therefore; my work load gets more difficult to do.
3.) What are your working hours?
I wake up at around 5:00am to around 7:00pm on my latest days. Although there are some odd jobs to do at night, for example birthing an animal.
4.) How difficult was it to get this job?
My job was based on an interview and I used to work with the cows, milking them. I was then upgraded and became a chief farmer.
5.) What were the requirements of this job?
Just moving my whole family to the farm, and being able to be compatible with animals, also being to work with the long hours.
6.) Are there areas concerning labour, where you don't know the rule?
I don't know many labour laws, but I know basic things which just require common sense. Things such as how to behave with other employee's, and what kind of language I am supposed to be using.
7.) What is your wage (If you don't mind?)
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8.) What do you need to do in order for a raise?
As I explained earlier you get upgraded to a different job which results to a higher salary.
9.) If you get sick, how much support is given?
Usually I am given bed rest and there are arrangements for a doctor's appointment depending on the level of how sick you are.
10.) What is your longest holiday?
There are no long holidays just off days.
11.) Did this job have any requirements related to your education?
No although when I was younger I was brought up in a Maasai culture. So I already knew how to work with animals.
12.) Do you have a family? If so how many are you?
6
13.) If you could invent any labour law, what would it be?
A certain limit of number of hours that you can work for.
Also support if transporting children to school. There should be a free public transport that transports children to school and back home.
Sunday, December 2, 2012
Interview with Irene Mgawe!
This interview is from one an employee called Irene Mgawe. She is a cleaner who works at a company that I cannot name due to several reasons. It’s translated into English from Kiswahili. Enjoy!
1.) What do you enjoy about your job?
I enjoy the kind people that I meet at my job, those who say "thank you" or "asante" (thank you in Kiswahili). Also recognition for my work makes it all worth it.
2.) What did you dislike about your job?
Since I am a cleaner there are always things that you don't want to clean, also people who don't make an effort to keep the place clean. For example littering, spitting and much more.
3.) What are your working hours?
From Monday-Tuesday its usually an average of 10 hours per day and on Saturday its about 6 hours. I don't work on Sundays.
4.) How difficult was it to get this job?
I actually used to be a gardener and the owner employed another man for the gardening job. So instead I was upgraded to the cleaner job.
5.) What were the requirements of this job?
Just being able to clean properly.
6.) Are there areas concerning labour, where you don't know the rule?
I'm unaware of all the public holidays that are a compulsory day off.
7.) What is your wage (If you don't mind?)
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8.) What do you need to do in order for a raise?
Usually if the employer sees that you are working hard, he doesn't cut your salary on the days you are not present at work.
9.) If you get sick, how much support is given?
Usually a small loan, or the prescriptions are paid for you.
10.) What is your longest holiday?
(Not sure)
11.) Did this job have any requirements related to your education?
No.
12.) Do you have a family? If so how many are you?
5
13.) If you could invent any labour law, what would it be?
For jobs with long hours, food should be a compulsory service that is provided.
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