Interventions for Widows Reviewing Practices in Binga District, Zimbabwe

Dube, Misheck; Phethlo-Thekisho, Nomonde

doi:10.32444/ijsw.2018.79.3.351-368

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“…The study participants showed that Chinese employers would apply for national employment councils to be exempted from paying minimum wages. This is also a new finding, as studies by Dube (2016) and Harnolds ( 2013) only showed that they only pay minimum wage, but this study shows that they pay below the minimum wage. The other unfair labour practice identified in this study is on poor health and safety.…”

Section: Nature Of Unfair Labour Practicesmentioning

confidence: 59%

Causes of Unfair Labour Practices in Chinese Owned Firms in the Mining Sector in Zimbabwe

Misheal Muchowe,

Tshuma,

Dube

et al. 2023

IJRP

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The issue of unfair labour practices in Chinese-owned companies in Zimbabwe has been topical and problematic. Hence, this study investigates the causes of unfair labour practices in Chinese-owned mining companies. By identifying the causes of unfair labour practices, solutions to this problem are automatically brought up. Because the aim of the study was to have a thorough understanding of the causes of unfair labour practices, the study was qualitative in nature, and data saturation was reached at the 10 th interview. Pertaining to the first objective, the study found that violence, lower remuneration, poor health and safety and long working hours are unfair labour practices in Chinese-owned mining companies. On the second objective, the study found that a high unemployment rate, lack of education, weak labour laws and weak legislative bodies as causes of unfair labour practices in Chinese-owned mining firms in Zimbabwe. With regard to the final objective, the study found that educating Chinese investors, and strengthening labour laws and legislative bodies as solutions to unfair labour practices in Chinese-owned mining companies. The study recommends the government and labour stakeholders educate Chinese investors on labour laws, and strengthen labour laws and legislative bodies such as national employment councils to avoid unfair labour practices.

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Section: Nature Of Unfair Labour Practicesmentioning

confidence: 59%