Zambia Union of Government and Allied Workers (UG) President Muyaywa Kabisa says there is urgent need for labour unions to improve the welfare of their members apart from the usual bargaining of conditions of service.
Mr. Kabisa said civil service workers are faced with a number of challenges that impact negatively on their performance at work adding that trade unions should endeavour to put in place deliberate programmes that would make life of workers bearable.
He said UG has put in place incentives for its members that range from loans and bursaries among others aimed at helping its members to lead a dignified life.
Mr. Kabisa said this yesterday when he addressed government workers in Chavuma district.
And speaking earlier UG chairperson for Chavuma district Haggai Sinkolongo said the district is delighted to be visited by a union president for the first time and are confident that they will adequately represent its members.
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