Trade Union Boss’s Lavish Salary Sparks Outrage – Eduzim News

By A Correspondent

A scandal is brewing in Zimbabwe’s trade union movement, with allegations emerging that Adoniah Mutero, the General Secretary of the United Food and Allied Workers Union, is earning a whopping $2,000 USD per month, while his members struggle to make ends meet. This lavish salary, which includes additional allowances for airtime, fuel, and entertainment, has sparked outrage among union members and staff.

According to sources, Mutero has been using his leadership position to advance his personal interests, rather than serving the needs of his members. Workers claim that he, along with the national executive, have been awarding themselves excessively high salaries, far exceeding the country’s Poverty Datum Line.

The allegations don’t stop there. Mutero is also accused of running a microfinance company, where membership funds are deposited, generating profits before being disbursed to workers’ personal accounts. Furthermore, workers claim that the union leadership is guilty of nepotism and failing to remit NSSA and PAYE contributions.

The union’s staff has been vocal about their concerns, writing a letter to the Ministry of Labour last year highlighting the mismanagement of funds. While some improvements were noted, workers are still calling for a full investigation into the union’s operations.

As the controversy unfolds, Mutero’s response has been dismissive, claiming that outside forces are influencing the allegations. However, the workers remain adamant that the union has lost its primary focus of representing their needs and interests.

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