Zambia Workers Union Threatens Strike Action

Zambia's main workers union is threatening to embark on an indefinite strike and hold a series of protests later this month if President Michael Sata’s government fails to lift an ongoing pay freeze for all public sector workers, according to Zambia Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU) president Leonard Hikaumba. ZCTU officials say group members will protest at the parliament building to send what they call a strong message to the lawmakers not to endorse the government’s 2015 budget until...

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