Call for mine workers protection

THE Zimbabwe Diamond and Allied Mineral Workers Union (ZDAMWU) has challenged union leaders to acquaint themselves with labour laws to effectively represent workers in the wake of escalating unfair labour practices countrywide.

“As we continue to push for reforms within our National Employment Council and the impending Labour Act, ZDAMWU’s focus will be to educate and train shop floor leaders, to equip them with skills suitable to represent union members,” ZDAMWU secretary-general Justice Chinhema said.

“We urge all leaders at every level of the union to acquaint themselves with the available labour laws to provide quality services to union members. Union leaders should be conversant with the pieces of legislation that speak to their day-to-day roles”

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