Over 1000 mining workers lost jobs due to casualization of labour in 2024-NMWUZ

Staff writer
Over 1000 workers in the mining sector lost their jobs as a result of casualisation of labour.
In an interview with the Blast, National Mine Workers Union of Zimbabwe (NMWUZ) president, Kurebwa Javangwe Nhomboka said this year, the union will engage stakeholders to address this issue.
“In 2024, casualization of labour and job insecurity were prevalent particularly in lithium, gold, platinum and chrome mining companies where over 1000 workers lost their jobs due to short term contracts,” said Nhomboka.
“We are going to facilitate dialogue between mining companies, workers and parliament to promote constructive engagement and find mutually beneficial solutions to the challenges faced by mining companies and workers.”
Nhomboka added:
“We aim to grow our membership and strengthen our influence in the mining sector, ensuring that workers’ voices are heard and their rights are protected.
“We believe that sustainable productivity relies on a workforce that is respected and valued.We will facilitate open dialogue between mining companies, workers and parliament representatives to foster a culture of collaboration and mutual respect.”