YVONNE EDWIN CHALLENGES USE OF “CIVIL SERVANT” TERM IN PUBLIC SECTOR

Trade unionist Yvonne Edwin is speaking out against the use of the term “civil servant,” suggesting it carries a colonial connotation that undermines the empowerment of workers. According to Edwin, calling public sector workers “civil officers” instead of “servants” would foster a sense of dignity and self-worth, removing any notion of subjugation and enabling workers to fully realize their potential.