By SANFROSSA MANYINDATHREE mine unions have been accused of discriminating miners in the distribution of Government relief mealtime meal.The contractors union has accused the Mineworkers Union of Zambia (MUZ), the National Union of Minewokers and Allied Workers (NUMAW) and the United Mine Workers Union of Zambia (UMUZ) of unfair distribution of the Covid-19 relief mealie-meal.It is alleged that the leaders in the three unions were giving the relief mealie-meal meant for the mine contractors to their members only.The leadership of the contracted workers also alleged that this was one of the reasons why the mine contractor employees protested in Chingola last week.Mine Contractors and Allied Workers Union (MCAWU) General Secretary Levi Chimfwembe said that about 800 employees had not received anything.But when contacted for a comment, NUMAW president James Chansa said the meali-meal was meant for unionised miners.Mr Chansa said that mine workers that were not benefiting and felt sidelined were free to approach the […]
MINERS CRY OVER ‘UNFAIR’ DISTRIBUTION OF RELIEF MEALIE-MEAL
