The Employers Confederation of Zimbabwe is advocating for a modernization of collective bargaining to align with the digital age. Executive Director Nester Mukwehwa, representing President Demos Mbauya, stated that National Employment Councils must adopt digital tools for greater efficiency and transparency.
Mbauya proposed that online portals could be used for submitting bargaining proposals and managing grievance filings. He emphasized that these digital systems would reduce delays and provide real-time visibility for all parties. He also urged investment in staff training for data analytics and virtual negotiation platforms.
The confederation believes productivity gains from digitalization should be shared fairly with workers through measurable, performance-based pay models. Furthermore, Mbauya called for collective bargaining frameworks to incorporate the informal economy, suggesting solutions like mobile-money wage payments.
Mbauya proposed that online portals could be used for submitting bargaining proposals and managing grievance filings. He emphasized that these digital systems would reduce delays and provide real-time visibility for all parties. He also urged investment in staff training for data analytics and virtual negotiation platforms.
The confederation believes productivity gains from digitalization should be shared fairly with workers through measurable, performance-based pay models. Furthermore, Mbauya called for collective bargaining frameworks to incorporate the informal economy, suggesting solutions like mobile-money wage payments.
