01/05/2025
THERE'S NOTHING TO CELEBRATE ON THIS LABOUR DAY...
On this Labor Day, Zambia should be reflecting on its labor laws rather than celebrating. Our current laws seem to favor employers, leaving workers vulnerable to abuse, exploitation, and unfair treatment. Many private sector employees face mistreatment, and those who speak out risk losing their jobs without protection from the labor office which in most cases favour the employers and not poor employees.
The prevalence of casual workers without contracts, slave wages, and anti-union practices are pressing issues that need to be addressed. The labor ministry's inaction and lack of enforcement are concerning.
Rather than celebrating, perhaps today should be a call to action for meaningful reforms and stronger protections for workers' rights.The minister of labour need to be restructured,in its current form its nothing but a circus full of clowns representing their own interests and not the people they're employed to protect.
Happy labour day to those who have something to celebrate about as the majority Zambians suffer abuse in their work places without protection.
I remain,
Thomas Sipalo,
Komboni President.
