In August, Zambia experienced a month-long strike from teachers and health workers. The main contention by health workers was the salary package and working conditions.
Government was not prepared to go beyond a 15 per cent increment, while civil servants wanted a 25 per cent increment and improvement in allowances.
Posts Tagged as ‘Put people first’
September 21, 2009
Zambia: G20, we need new economic order
May 13, 2009
Zambia: Aid is a precious lifeline
I spent the end of March and the beginning of April in the UK at the invitation of CAFOD to be part of the Put People First campaign during the G20 Summit in London.
When I arrived back in Zambia I was confronted with the news that things were getting more desperate for people. I found [...]
April 2, 2009
G20: A sad lack of desire
So Gordon’s been telling us all about what’s in the final communique. They look like they’ve had a good day. The PM’s in fine booming drone, Sarkozy’s still in the house and - despite very poor loo facilities at the ExCel Centre - Obama’s looking unruffled.
But this united front of bonhomie and job-done, is not borne out [...]
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