Normalcy returns to Zimsec

committee resolved the salary dispute amicably.
Zimsec workers had gone on strike last Thursday demanding a 56 percent salary increase while the management was offering a 10 percent increase.
The workers also accused the newly appointed Zimsec board of failing to negotiate with them as has been the tradition with their predecessors.
It is reported that the board gave a directive to management not to surpass the 10 percent increase when negotiating.
The lowest paid worker is getting US$230 while managers are reportedly taking home US$1 600.
Zimsec public relations manager Mr Ezekiel Pasipamare yesterday confirmed the development.
“Everything is now under control after the dispute was resolved.
“The workers are now back at work after agreeing on a certain figure,” he said refusing to disclose the figures.
He said the June examinations, which are currently in progress, had not been affected by the strike.
“Since the examinations began on Monday, no negative reports have been received meaning the exams are progressing smoothly.
“We want to assure the nation that we will continue to assess the candidates as usual without any hindrances,” he said.
National Education Union of Zimbabwe secretary general Mr Headman Mungwadi – whose body represents the workers – also confirmed that the workers were back at work.
“The workers are now back at work and we are now pulling in the same direction,” he said.
A visit to the Zimsec offices yesterday showed that it was business as usual and workers confirmed that the strike had ended.