The Zambia Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU) has condemned the action by the Judicial Service Commission to dismiss Copperbelt Judiciary and Allied Workers Union of Zambia Chairman Paul Chilosha.
ZCTU Secretary General Cosmas Mukuka said the dismissal of Mr. Chilosha is a violation of trade union rights and a hindrance to carrying out trade union duties in a free, fair and conducive environment.
In a statement issued to ZANIS in Lusaka yesterday, Mr. Mukuka urged the Judicial Service Commission to reconsider its decision.
He said the decision taken by the commission is contrary to the provision of the Industrial and Labour Relations Act Cap 269 section 5 (e) of the Laws of Zambia.
Mr. Mukuka pointed out that the action taken by commission poses a threat to industrial peace and was against the industrial and labour relations Act, which allows trade union leaders to protect the interest of its members.
Mr. Chilosha was recently fired as Copperbelt Judiciary and Allied Workers Union of Zambia Chairman on account of issuing a statement on behalf of the members of his union.
And Mr. Mukuka stated that if labour leaders continue to work under intimidations from their employers, they will fail to execute their duties for fear of losing their jobs.
Mr. Mukuka has meanwhile asked government agencies to fully understand the roles which trade unions play in the country and how they protect and promote the workers’ rights.
Just shut your mouths ZCTU. No wonder service delivery in the judiciary leaves much to be desired. And which vision less government allowed these fellows to belong to a union anyway? Sounds like Zambia Police Service Union or Zambia Army and Allied Workers Union……kikikikikiki ka
Next time choose these Union leaders from outside their working places.An insider will always work with fear
ZCTU SHOW YOUR TRUE COLORS BY COMING TO THE FINANCIAL AID OF THIS MAN IMMEDIATELY.
DO JUST DRINK THIS EVENING. ALA!