In the past year, Zambia has witnessed a number of developments that directly impact the working class. From the rise in the cost of living to the depreciation of the Kwacha, and the biting effects of drought-induced electricity rationing—the burden of these challenges has fallen squarely on the shoulders of workers and their families. Yes, the government has made important strides. The mass recruitment of teachers and health workers, the review of the Pensions Act, etc. But the truth is, for many Zambian workers, progress on paper has not translated to comfort at the kitchen table. There is a growing frustration of workers in both the public and private sectors, who feel like they are being asked to carry the...