Tension mounts between govt, unions

TENSIONS ran high during Workers’ Day commemorations in Harare yesterday as workers and their unions accused government of ignoring their grievances and stalling engagement.

Representatives from key sectors, including health, education and public administration, said the government was playing “hide and seek” with its employees, while workers continued to endure poor pay and degrading conditions.

Speaking during the commemorations hosted by the Public Service Commission, Public Service, Labour and Social Welfare deputy minister Mercy Dinha, however, insisted that government was committed to inclusive decision-making.

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