The government is still seized by the plight of a group of fishermen who lost their jobs in 2015 after a strike. 

Through another Cabinet directive, the Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources, together with the Ministry of Labour, Industrial Relations, and Employment Creation, has been tasked with securing employment opportunities for these jobless workers. 

The workers lost their employment after the fishing quotas of some major employers, such as Namsov, were drastically reduced.

Minister of Fisheries, Derek Klassen, highlighted the government's commitment to provide employment opportunities for the affected fishermen. 

This arrangement is contingent upon the government awarding fishing quotas to participating companies based on the government's objective quotas.

Furthermore, it has been revealed that the arrangement includes the absorption of the fishermen into industries, although not necessarily in gainful employment.

He emphasized that while the former fishermen will not be returning to their previous jobs, efforts are being made to accommodate them in various fishing subsectors.

Deputy Minister of Labour, Hafeni Ndemula, underscored the importance of diplomacy in managing a prosperous country, emphasising the need for job creation and avoiding job losses. 

He stressed the tripartite approach involving the government, employers, and employees through trade unions as a crucial mechanism for achieving this goal.

The Marine Resources Act empowers the Ministry of Fisheries to enter into agreements and dispose of fishing quotas, providing a legal framework for the ministry to secure alternative employment for the affected fishermen. 

However, questions were raised about the sustainability of this arrangement and whether these placements will provide meaningful and stable employment in the long run.