President Chakwera scolded greedy traders for hiking prices to make extra cash. He said these actions hurt government plans to improve workers' lives. The president spoke at Labor Day events at Balaka Stadium and promised to crack down on these traders if voters pick him again in the September elections. Salary raises meant to help people afford more have lost value because of rising prices.
MCTU Secretary General Madalitso Njomole talked about companies breaking pension rules. Many businesses fail to pay worker pension money despite clear laws about it. The MCTU might ask the Reserve Bank to name companies that break these rules. MCTU president Charles Kumchenga asked for better working conditions. He wants higher minimum wages to match the higher cost of living. The Labor Day event focused on making democracy work for all workers.
MCTU Secretary General Madalitso Njomole talked about companies breaking pension rules. Many businesses fail to pay worker pension money despite clear laws about it. The MCTU might ask the Reserve Bank to name companies that break these rules. MCTU president Charles Kumchenga asked for better working conditions. He wants higher minimum wages to match the higher cost of living. The Labor Day event focused on making democracy work for all workers.
