A new union body known as the
Union for Support Staff of University of Zambia (USSUNZA) has launched with a
pledge to support and work with the Patriotic Front (PF) government.
In joint press released by
Interim USSUNZA president Stanslous Mukuka and General Secretary, Raphael
Chalwe, said the formation of the union follows cessations on members from UNZAAWU.
The duo stated that USSUNZA will
not fight any other unions or employers but will work towards supporting
efforts of the new government in improving the conditions of the Zambian
workers.
Mr. Mukuka has since called upon
all University of Zambia (UNZA) support staff to come and attend its inaugural
USSUNZA General Meeting to be held on February 9, 2012 and exercise their
constitution right of belonging to a Union of their choice.
He assured the University
community that the new Union will observe transparency, representation and
practice good governance tenets in line with its objectives.
And Interim General Secretary
Raphael Chalwe commended the Minister of Labour, Chishimba Kambwili and his
deputy, Rayford Mbulu for advocating for the rights of the Zambian workers.
Mr. Mbulu stated that the
registration of the Union bears testimony to the PF government’s commitment of
improving the plight of Zambian workers who have suffered without Union
representation.
USSUNZA will hold its first ever
General Meeting on February 09, 2012 at the University of Zambia (UNZA) Main
Camp in Lusaka.
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