Mine workers shoot down Nec pay rates

UNIONS representing mine workers have shot down  pay rates agreed at the National Employment Council (NEC) by the Chamber of Mines of Zimbabwe and the Associated Mine Workers Union of Zimbabwe (AMWUZ).

A circular to mines dated November 22 by the National Employment Council of Zimbabwe states that the Chamber of Mines of Zimbabwe and the AMWUZ read: “Companies shall pay the new minimum wages in both US$ and RTGS portions. The new minimum wages at the signing of this agreement shall be maintained in their fixed nominal values until the next wage review”.

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