Zimbabwean public sector strike
Posted under Travel News on February 19, 2010 by webmaster | 384 views
The strike by public workers for a monthly wage of $US600 is now in its second week. Those on strike include teachers, hospital workers and civil servants. Some unions have become concerned over the actions of Zanu PF militia and security staff who have given active support to the strike. According to Progressive Teachers Union of Zimbabwe (PTUZ) leader, Takavafira Zhou, Central Intelligence Officers and other security forces personnel have appeared at some schools and threatened teachers and head teachers not supporting the strike. Zhou has said his union may withdraw support from the strike.
The Zimbabwe Teachers Association (ZIMTA) has also expressed concern at the “politicization” of the strike. Zanu PF would seem to be using the dispute to destabilize Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai and the MDC. However, the strike remains solid so far but the government has refused to negotiate with the striking unions.
