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{
    "id": 705531,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/705531/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. Simba",
    "speaker_title": "",
    "speaker": {
        "id": 12532,
        "legal_name": "Paul Simba Arati",
        "slug": "paul-arati-simba"
    },
    "content": "THAT, in disregard of this constitutional provision, the management of the said security firm began victimising and oppressing employees who subscribed to trade unions; THAT, the management of Lavington Security Limited is allegedly subjecting employees to underpayment; delayed salaries; denial of leave, including the most deserved maternity and paternity leaves; and non-remittance of their Pay As You Earn (PAYE), National Social Security Fund (NSSF) and National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) dues; THAT, the said employer has declined to issue confirmation letters to permanent employees, thus exposing them to incessantly serve the firm’s interests on contractual terms, contrary to the provisions of the Employment Act, 2007; THAT, on 6th September, 2016, the Lavington Security Limited dismissed over 50 unionised employees for advocating for fair labour practices at the security firm, in full contempt of a court order restraining that action and the provisions of the Labour Relations Act, 2007; THAT, efforts to address and resolve the matter have been futile; THAT, the issues in respect of which this Petition is made are not pending before any court of law, tribunal, constitutional or legal body. Therefore"
}