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Civil servants in mass protest
3:25:40 Pm
Over 3,000 unionised public service workers in Mazabuka, Southern Province, will Monday hold a meeting to chart the wayforward following delayed salary negotiations.
Civil Servants and Allied Workers Union (CSAWU) district Vice Chairperson, Kennedy Mutale said the meeting will be held at Nakambala Reformatory Training hall.
He said this followed delays by government and union national leaders to conclude their salary negotiations.
Mr. Mutale said the workers have demanded an immediate strike action.
He said all teachers, health, agriculture and other essential workers would attend the meeting planned for 10:00 hours.
Prior to the meeting, a team of union leaders will go round government departments to ensure no worker reported for work.
Mr. Mutale said civil servants are bitter with the government.
He also warned heads of government departments to desist from intimidating their staff.
The CSAWU district Vice Chairperson said police have granted a permit to the union to hold the meeting. [znbc]
