Zambia Congress of Trade Unions President, Blake Mulala, expressed deep concern about the widespread casualization of workers in the tourism sector. He highlighted the detrimental impact of labor consultants providing misguided advice to players in the industry. Mr Mulala emphasized the need for collaboration with the ministry to rectify the situation.
Stressing the importance of addressing casualization, he mentioned plans to engage the ministry of labor for the implementation of statutory instruments. Mr Mulala lamented the prevalence of casual employment in Livingstone, particularly in lodges, guest houses, and hotels, where individuals were often hired as casual workers under the pretext of being interns.
He strongly advocated for an end to the abuse of workers through inappropriate intern classifications and revealed efforts to counteract employers who prevented their staff, especially those in establishments with fewer than 25 employees, from joining unions. Mr Mulala outlined ongoing initiatives to reduce the threshold for union membership to seven, aiming to enhance workers' rights protection.
He concluded on a positive note, stating that discussions with the ministry of labor were progressing well. Additionally, Mr Mulala welcomed the decision to establish a minimum wage for workers, emphasizing the importance of these measures in safeguarding the rights of those in the tourism sector.
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