Govt to present Bill to parley to end casualization

Labour Minister Fackson Shamenda

Labour Minister Fackson Shamenda says he will present a Bill to parliament in June proposing the abolishment of casualization in the country.

Last year Mr. Shamenda indicated that government had proposed amendments to the labour laws with a view to ending the perceived exploitation of workers, especially by foreign companies and eventually banning casualization.

Mr. Shamenda has however told QFM News in a telephone interview that a lot of work has been done towards ending casualization labour in the country.

He states that this will ensure that Zambians are subjected to decent work.

Mr. Shamenda regrets that most companies have been hiring workers on short-term contracts thereby depriving workers of a descent life.

He has since assured workers that government is concerned about labor challenges the country is facing.