ZAMBIA Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU) president Blake Mulala says the UPND government has allowed trade unions to operate freely without interference, compared to previous regimes. And Mulala says while some people accuse unions of being “too political” when they speak out, their role naturally involves engaging with government on policies that affect workers. Speaking during the Zambia Federation of Employers’ AGM launch recently, Mulala appealed to employers to build stronger bonds with trade unions. “We want to send a message and appeal to you as our employers that there must be a bond between you as employers and the trade unions who are representatives. Many times, we get a story of employers treating trade unionism as if they are...