OVER 30 hired vehicle contract workers employed by the Zimbabwe Electricity Transmission and Distribution Company in the western region downed tools on Monday over unfair labour practices.
They besieged Zesa western region offices in Bulawayo demanding audience with the general manager, Shepherd Dadi, as they complained over unpaid dues.
According to the aggrieved workers, their contracts indicate that they report for duty for at least eight hours per day on US$109 payable at the prevailing bank rate in local currency.
“The conditions of the contract are such that we must have a valid comprehensive insurance cover and that we are responsible for the maintenance of our vehicles,” one of the workers said.
“We have reached a point where we can no longer continue subsidising Zesa for now. We are no longer able to maintain our vehicles . . . we have decided to park our vehicles and seek audience with the Zesa authorities.”
Another contract worker added: “We have advised even those that have had their contracts cancelled to come and join us so that they get their outstanding dues because we are fighting for the same cause.”
The workers, however, said they had been sent from pillar to post with no joy until they decided to throw in the towel.
Zesa spokesperson George Manyaya said he was in a meeting when contacted for comment.
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