Anglo American
5-3. Because such a large percentage of its workforce consists of migrant workers who are more likely to acquire and spread HIV/AIDS, should Anglo adopt the policy of not hiring migrant workers? Should the South African government close the doors to migrant workers?
Anglo should not discriminate against migrant workers just because of the HIV stigma. Stigma is a real thing and can do a great more damage to people than even the so-called disease might do. In Africa, the stigma of HIV is a serious risk that people do not want to accept (Anglo-American Case, n.d.). Therefore, many of them do not want to get tested. If a person does not want to get tested, his wishes and desires should be respected: after all, it is that persons body and a person should have autonomy over his own health and body. It is not Anglos job to test its employees or to provide drugs that people may not even want. By simply changing its strategy from one of attempting to reduce the spread of HIV to one of respecting workers rights and attitudes, Anglo could save hundreds of millions of dollars. Considering all the uncertainties surrounding HIV and all the misinformation too, it appears that Anglo has taken on a corporate social responsibility policy that is more harmful than good. Adopting a policy of discriminating against migrant workers would be like adding fuel to the fire. It would worsen Anglos position and further reduce its profitability.
Additionally,...
Migrant workers come to South Africa for a variety of reasons. Some are fleeing persecution or
conflict in their home countries, while others are simply seeking better economic opportunities. Whatever their reasons, it is important to remember that they are human beings with rights. Closing the doors to migrant workers would be a violation of their
human rights and would set a dangerous precedent. Additionally, it is worth noting that...
…own gain.
Anglo American should be careful to avoid falling into the trap of playing into the wishes of another industry that actually does no good for the people or the business that Anglo is trying to conduct. There may be many other reasons for Africans poor health; one should not just accept the health industrys word as gospel truthand that should be evident to one and all especially after the COVID madness that swept the world in 2020 at the direction of the global health industry and organizations. Anglo would do very well simply to give back to the community, to support agricultural efforts, and to welcome migrant workers. There is no need to support a drug or vaccine program that the people themselves are wary of. The company should respect the rights of the people to make their own choices and it should not pursue a policy of exploitation promoted by the same pharmaceutical industry responsible for the opioid epidemic in America. It simply ought…
