China-Africa: Hikaumba defends Chinese ‘investors’
The Zambia Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU) says it is unfair to label all Chinese investors as exploitative.
ZCTU president Leonard Hikaumba told ZANIS in an interview that some Chinese investors have proved to be good investors.
Mr Hikaumbais sheduled to meet president Banda at Hippo Lodge to discuss labour related issues
Mr. Hikaumba further noted that exploitation of workers was not exclusive to some Chinese investors as other employers were equally guilty of mistreatment of workers.
He said it is therefore not fair for the people to look at Chinese investors as the only employers that exploit workers in the country.
Mr. Hikaumba has however appealed to NFCA, the Chinese investor that has taken over Luanshya Mine, to abide by the labour laws.
He urged the Chinese investor to have respect for Human Rights and offer decent conditions of service.
Mr. Hikaumba said the investor should also seek to ensure Mine safety standards are upheld.
He said the Labour Movement would be vigilant in ensuring that labour laws are strictly adhered.
And the Forum for Democratic Process (FODEP) has commended government for securing an investor to run Luanshya Mine.
FODEP President Stanly Mhango said the Mines Workers’ Union of Zambia (MWUZ) should engage the Chinese investor to orient them on the working conditions and the labour laws of the country.
Mr. Mhango appealed to Government and MWUZ take up the challenge of ensuring that workers at the Mine are not exploited by the Chinese.
(zambianwatchdog.com)
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