From ALEX NJOVU in MufuliraTHE
United Mineworkers Union of Zambia (UMUZ) has called on trade unions
in the mining sector to work together in a bid to effectively represent
their members instead of engaging in activities that are detrimental to
collective bargaining.
UMUZ president Steven Mulenga said in an
interview in Mufulira yesterday that mineworkers’ unions should work
together in their efforts to improve the welfare of their members.
He said name-calling and bickering among the unions will not help to address the numerous challenges facing the mining sector.
“We need to dialogue each time we have differences, what is important is to work in harmony, resolve our problems amicably and not to start calling each other names…it is not good because our members expect good representation from us,” Mr Mulenga said.
Other unions in the mining sector are the Mineworkers Union of Zambia and National Union of Miners and Allied Workers.
Mr Mulenga said all the three unions have one objective which is to improve the welfare of their members.
“It is normal to differ but outsiders must not know about our differences. We must quickly iron out our differences amicably and in a mature manner.
“We don’t want our members to suffer because of the differences which can easily be resolved through dialogue. It is important for us to speak with one voice. When we agree on something, we must all stand by it because we are all stakeholders,” Mr Mulenga said.
Mr Mulenga said UMUZ will continue working with various stakeholders to develop the mining sector.
He urged miners to continue working hard to increase production in the mines.
“As a union, we would like to assure our members that we remain committed and focused to uplifting their living standards. We are happy with the policies Government is implementing in fostering development in our sector which remains the mainstay of our economy,” he said.
Mr Mulenga also commended miners for their contribution to the development of the mining sector.
He called on key stakeholders to support mining companies in the implementation of capital projects aimed at increasing production.
Mr Mulenga said it is encouraging that mining companies have continued implementing capital projects to increase the lifespans of some mines.
“We would like to thank mining companies for their commitment to creating jobs for Zambians by coming up with various capital projects. These projects are helping to increase production and creating employment for our people,” Mr Mulenga said.
He said name-calling and bickering among the unions will not help to address the numerous challenges facing the mining sector.
“We need to dialogue each time we have differences, what is important is to work in harmony, resolve our problems amicably and not to start calling each other names…it is not good because our members expect good representation from us,” Mr Mulenga said.
Other unions in the mining sector are the Mineworkers Union of Zambia and National Union of Miners and Allied Workers.
Mr Mulenga said all the three unions have one objective which is to improve the welfare of their members.
“It is normal to differ but outsiders must not know about our differences. We must quickly iron out our differences amicably and in a mature manner.
“We don’t want our members to suffer because of the differences which can easily be resolved through dialogue. It is important for us to speak with one voice. When we agree on something, we must all stand by it because we are all stakeholders,” Mr Mulenga said.
Mr Mulenga said UMUZ will continue working with various stakeholders to develop the mining sector.
He urged miners to continue working hard to increase production in the mines.
“As a union, we would like to assure our members that we remain committed and focused to uplifting their living standards. We are happy with the policies Government is implementing in fostering development in our sector which remains the mainstay of our economy,” he said.
Mr Mulenga also commended miners for their contribution to the development of the mining sector.
He called on key stakeholders to support mining companies in the implementation of capital projects aimed at increasing production.
Mr Mulenga said it is encouraging that mining companies have continued implementing capital projects to increase the lifespans of some mines.
“We would like to thank mining companies for their commitment to creating jobs for Zambians by coming up with various capital projects. These projects are helping to increase production and creating employment for our people,” Mr Mulenga said.
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