By ANDREW MUKOMALABOUR and Social Security Ministe, Brenda Mwiika Tambatamba has guided that work stoppages by workers who among other things are demanding improved terms and conditions of service, is not the solution to solving their dispute.Ms Tambatamba says of late, some sectors of the economy have been experiencing isolated work stoppages by workers.She however said that while workers have the right to demand better terms and conditions of employment, the demands must be done in accordance with the provisions of the law.The Minister has charged that although Article 21 (1) of the Constitution of Zambia, provides that no person shall be hindered in the enjoyment of his/her freedom of assembly and association, but noted that the same freedom of assembly and association must be exercised within the procedures provided by the law.“To this end, the law provides for the clear procedures to follow by both the employers and the employees to resolve any labour […]
MINISTER CAUTIONS AGAINST ILLEGAL WORK STOPPAGES
