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9 December, 2008 December the 1ST is globally known is the World Aids day, on this day all those who are concern about the epidemic are arranging different activities across the globe. The activities ranges from workshops which assist in raising awareness about the diseases to distributing pamphlets and condoms to encourage people to use them as a preventative measures
In South Africa NUMSA and IMF Regional and head office staff participated in a blitzing campaign, the campaign included distribution of materials about the epidemic and distribution on condoms. The campaign began with all NUMSA and IMF staff members observing a moment of silence for those who died because of the diseases and all the participants preceded to a Bus Rank were they distributed HIV/Aids materials and condoms. They also spoke to many people from the public about the dangers of the unprotected sex and the urgent need that every one in the country should play in reducing the spread of HIV/Aids.
HIV/Aids is negatively affective the labour movement in the in the continent especially in Southern Africa. Many unions have lost membership and key leaders of the organisations and on daily basis union officials are kept busy with HIV/AIDS related cases. Together we can defeat this epidemic; no contribution is small in the fight against HIV/Aids