Tag: EMCOZ

Chinese Construction Firms in Zimbabwe Accused of Endangering Workers’ Health and Safety

Michael Gwarisa

By Michael Gwarisa Workers’ trade union organisations in Zimbabwe have accused Chinese construction companies operating in the country of exposing employees to hazardous working conditions and violating basic occupational health and safety requirements. The concerns were raised during the signing of the Decent Work Pledge for Construction Industry Employees held in Harare. The event was hosted by the Ministry of Labour and Public Service with support from the International Labour Organisation. Both organised labour and employer representatives took part in endorsing the pledge. Representing labour unions, the Zimbabwe Congress of…

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Zim Employers Appeal To Gvt Not To Impose Total Lockdown

Healthtimes

THE Employers Confederation of Zimbabwe (EMCOZ) has pleaded with government not to impose a total lockdown and save businesses from collapsing.  By Patricia Mashiri The call comes comes hot on the heels of a statement by Denford Mutashu, the president of the Confederation of Zimbabwe Retailers who released a statement pleading with government to impose a month long intensive lock-down in the country. In a statement, Dr Israel Murefu the EMCOZ President said they have always been in support of measures put in place in avoiding the spread of the…

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