Private security to get police training in Zimbabwe
Security unions welcome the government’s proposal for extra training for guards but do not trust the government enough to provide it.
Labour
‘Betrayed’ by former comrades, public sector unions threaten full-blown strike
As public sector unions embarked on a strike on Tuesday in major centres around the country, they have threatened a full-blown strike on the 2nd of December if their demands are not met.
Public sector unions all united for better wages
The public sector unions are planning a nationwide strike on Tuesday next week that will involve essential workers.
Zim public sector unions to receive annual bonuses
The Zimbabwean government has announced that it will pay annual bonuses to public servants but some union leaders say it got away cheaply.
Public servants strike for 10% across the board
The unions are demanding 10% across the board and the withdrawal of the unilateral implementation of a 3% increase by government.
Farmworkers say 2012 strike changed little
Farmworkers say the 2012 demands for improvement of working and living conditions have still not been met
Public sector unions demonstrate around the country
The unions are adamant that they will go back to the streets in demand for a 10% salary increase.
Public sector unions go back to the 10% salary demand
Cosatu-affiliated unions say the government continues to undermine the collective bargaining process.
Eastern Cape healthcare needs fixing – Ritshidze report
Staff shortages, staff attitudes, extended waiting times and medicine stockouts are crippling health services in the province.
Zimbabwe struggles to end child labour
A recent report notes that children in Zimbabwe are subjected to the worst forms of child labour, involving trafficking for commercial sexual exploitation, and forced labour in mines and on farms.
Transnet workers on strike over wages
Workers at Transnet are demanding a 13,5% increase while the employer is offering 3%.
ZCTU faces collapse
The political divisions in the Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions are reported to threaten the collapse of the federation.
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