From ALEX NJOVU in Kitwe
THE Zambia United Local Authorities Workers Union (ZULAWU) has commended Government for its commitment to addressing various challenges facing council workers countywide.
ZULAWU general secretary Noah Kalungu said in an interview in Kitwe yesterday that council workers are happy that government has disbursed more than K44 billion for payment of new salaries and implementation of conditions of service for council workers.
“We are happy that government has once again come to our aid by disbursing K44, 069, 529, 546.00 for payment of new salaries and conditions of service for our members.
“It is not a secret that our members have been facing financial problems for some time now, this is why we are happy with government’s commitment to uplifting living standards of council workers,” he said.
Mr Kalungu warned council management against diverting the funds but urged them to ensure that the money is used to pay workers’ new salaries.
He said ZULAWU will not hesitate to expose any council management official who will attempt to divert the funds to other projects.
“We would like to warn our colleagues who are in management against abusing or diverting the funds which have been disbursed to councils.
“We will report any official who will attempt to do something bad to the money meant for workers. If it means involving the Anti-Corruption Commission and the police, we will do so,” he said.
Mr Kalunga called for transparency and accountability in the manner the funds will be utilised.
He urged council employees to continue working hard and ensure that they play an active role in the social and economic development of the country.
Mr Kalunga also advised ZULAWU members countrywide against engaging in activities which can hinder development of their communities.
“We want to appeal to our members to remain calm, work hard and ensure that they do their part in terms of developing the country. They should not engage in vices. We need to work together and contribute positively to the development of our communities,” he said.
Mr Kalunga said ZULAWU will continue working hand in hand with government in efforts aimed at developing the country.
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