Kafue District Commissioner Winford Ngoma has called on the public and the private sectors to ensure that they allow their employees to actively participate in this year’s Labour Day celebrations on May 1st.
In an interview with ZANIS today, Mr. Ngoma said whilst the country was facing economic problems as a result of the world recession, there was still need for workers to be allowed to participate in the celebrations so that they express their views on what they are going through.
He said companies in the district should not use the world recession as an excuse for failing to allow their workers’ participation in the celebrations.
He explained that most companies in the district were operating fairly well and budgeting for their workers should not be a problem.
Mr. Ngoma said his office will do a roll call then take action against companies that will fail to participate in the celebrations.
He also called on companies fond of participating in the Lusaka celebrations to this year join their colleagues in Kafue district.
He said it was prudent that workers rights and job security are assured by them participating in the celebrations.
Mr Ngoma noted that preparations for this year’s celebrations in Kafue have reached an advanced stage and that these are being spearheaded by the labour movement in the district.
He said, so far, his office is happy with the relationship it has developed with the unions.
Meanwhile, the District Commissioner has urged the Nitrogen Chemicals of Zambia management to fully utilize funds government has released for rehabilitation, transparently and accountably.
He said it was important that NCZ shows government it is responsible and can account for the money even though it is not much.
Mr. Ngoma has urged management to also ensure workers at the plant participate in the celebrations for Labour Day.
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Workers also have rights!! Please let the go to Labour day and cry out their anger towards the economic crunch. I am sure in America and Europe it will be a day to beat up bankers. No suits on this day or else….
Yes Jamaco
..or else what? I’m not sure if the workers in Zed have as many options to protest against the opressive arm of the employers like you and I do over here.
In that case, May Day is just a formality. What matters is pay day.
Workers should express their rights everyday and not just on May day. Sadly, many workers in Zambia chose to stay quiet to keep their jobs. Unions must stand up more to protect employees from unfair treatment and educate them on their rights.
Are there workers’ rights in Zambia?? DC Kafue you seem to be completely out of touch with reality. Government should have set a good precedence in ensuring that the workers’ rights are protected.
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