The workers have called on government to take measures that will ensure that they do not become part of the huge number of unemployed in the country.
Meanwhile, RCZ has assured the workers everything has been taken care of to ensure they get what is due to them.
RSZ Chief Executive Officer, Benjamin Even said that the retrenchment will represent 10 per cent of the company’s direct and indirect workforce.
Mr. Even said being mindful of the difficulties in finding employment, his management had agreed with the Railway Workers Union of Zambia-RWUZ- to first give the affected workers an option of voluntary separation which he says was under generous conditions.
AGREEMENT after long bargain
He said the RSZ management and RWUZ officials bargained for the agreement for the past two weeks.
RSZ has emphasised that it remains committed in investing in infrastructure and improving the company’s performance within and beyond the contractual obligations.
RSZ said the exercise will save as a strategy to reduce costs and prepare for the future.
Allan Mtonga
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