The GOVERNMENT is set to table a new salary offer for civil servants to cushion them from rising prices of goods and services, The Sunday Mail has learnt.
This comes at a time when the National Joint Negotiating
Council (NJNC), which brings together the Government and workers’
representatives, is scheduled to meet this week.
The Sunday Mail understands that the Zimbabwe Confederation
of Public Sector Trade Unions (ZCPSTU) leaders met President Mnangagwa last
week, who expressed Government’s commitment to address their plight.
Public Service, Labour and Social Welfare Minister
Professor Paul Mavima said the new pay offer will be tabled once internal
consultations are complete.
“We are currently doing consultations and working on a
comprehensive framework, which is being spearheaded by the Ministry of Finance
and Economic Development,” said Prof Mavima.
The framework, he said, will provide a clear roadmap on
what the Government is able to offer in terms of remuneration and non-monetary
incentives.
“Once we come up with the framework and clear indicators of
what Government can offer, we then convene the NJNC, which will be a discussion
between the representatives of the workers and the Government team.
“We were hoping we will be done by this week (last week)
and once we are done, we will definitely call for a NJNC meeting.”
The Government is already offering its workers various
allowances of up to US$250 monthly in foreign currency.
ZCPSTU secretary-general Mr David Dzatsunga said workers
are confident of an improved offer following their “fruitful” meeting with the
President.
“Our meeting with the President mainly dwelt on welfare
issues for public sector workers, with a focus on the erosion of the value of
wages,” he said.
“The President confirmed that Government is aware of the
plight of workers and that measures were being put in place to find a lasting
solution to the issues.” Sunday Mail
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