Sun, 02 Jul 2017 10:44:43 +0000 By OSCAR MALIPENGA NEGOTIATIONS for 2017 improved civil service salaries and conditions of service are still going on, Minister of labour and social security Joyce Nonde Simukoko has clarified. Ms Nonde said all government unions, part to the bargaining unit were aware of the dates when sitting would resume. In a statement made available to Sunday Nation, Ms Simukoko said the adjustment to the negotiations was as a result of seeking accurate information on the economic performance of Zambia which was important in the negotiation process. “Parties to the negotiations even applied for extension of their current collective agreement and the ministry of labor and social security approved their requests. “The ministry therefore expects our partners to the process and especially mother bodies such as the Zambia Congress of Trade Union (ZCTU) to guide and mediate in the negotiating process of their affiliates and give the bargaining team space […]
