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    "id": 1505831,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Changamwe, ODM",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Omar Mwinyi",
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    "content": "victimisation, denial of rights, and hindrance to exercising their freedom to join a union. Those actions not only violate their rights but also discourage the workers from voicing their concerns about issues affecting their welfare, safety, and fair treatment in the workplace, contrary to Article 41 of the Constitution. The persistent violation of workers' rights by the two companies calls for the comprehensive intervention by this House. It is against this background that I request a Statement from the Chairman of the Departmental Committee on Labour on the following: 1. Status of implementation of the return-to-work formula agreed on between Ashton Apparel (EPZ) Ltd, Mombasa Apparel (EPZ) Ltd and the workers’ representatives on 2nd February 2024; 2. Challenges faced, if any, in the implementation of the return-to-work formula agreed on; and, 3. An inquiry into the alleged violation of the constitutional rights of the workers by Ashton Apparel (EPZ) Ltd and Mombasa Apparel (EPZ) Ltd and recommendations for lasting solutions to the matter. Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker. If you may allow, Hon. Deputy Speaker, I would like to give the current situation as it stands. It is unfortunate that the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection, which is supposed to be the one that safeguards the workers' interest, is trying to work with the management to thwart any effort the workers may have or emancipate themselves from victimisation and violations of their rights in companies. Right now, the company has sacked close to 400 employees. What is interesting is that they sack and employ new ones so that they remove the ones who are in the union; thus, the number that is required is not achieved. I would like you to have this matter dealt with next week so that we can have something to start with before we go for recess. It can continue during our recess until the matter is sorted out. Thank you."
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