Operations at Pick N Pay Kafubu mall in Kitwe were today briefly interrupted.

This was after over fifty unionized workers downed tools demanding improved salaries and other working conditions.

The workers employed by the South African retail outlet are demanding for a marginal pay rise adding that the current collective agreement they signed with management expired last year.

The workers have accused their employer of paying them slavery wages.

They assert that their salaries are far below the minimum wage.

Management at the Kitwe outlet has refused to give their side of the story to Znbc News and have instead elected to remain mute over the matter.

And Kitwe District Commissioner Binwell Mpundu has told Znbc News that his office has received the complaint raised by Pick and Pay employees.

Mr. Mpundu said he will soon meet management of Pick N Pay in Kitwe to discuss grievances raised by unionized workers.

He said Government appreciates all foreign direct investment coming into Zambia but that such investment should fully benefit the locals.

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Pick N Pay workers interrupt operations - ZNBC