The Central Organization of Trade Unions (COTU) has refuted claims recently circulated on social media regarding the mishandling of its staff.
Taking to social media, the organisation discredited all the allegations made noting that a recently fired employee was behind the sensational exposé.
“The Central Organisation of Trade Unions (COTU), wishes to categorically refute the malicious and defamatory claims recently circulated on social media by an individual with ill intent to tarnish the union’s reputation,” part of the statement read.
COTU denies allegations that it’s mistreating workers. Photo: Courtesy.
According to COTU, it has always prioritized the welfare of its employees, including ensuring timely salary payments.
The Union said employees were delayed only on one occasion when a former accountant tried increasing his own salary.
COTU also noted that this individual was also believed to be behind these allegations of staff mistreatment.
Reportedly, this delay was a close result of this fraudulent activity, but it was resolved once he was relieved of his duties.
COTU Secretary Francis Atwoli also criticized the allegations, noting, “Influencers like Nyakundi should confirm their facts before sharing false information.”
Talking about the unfair and unexplained employee dismissal, COUTU also denied the allegations
The union listed all the reasons each employee was fired including one who left to join the National Employment Authority and another who took up a role in a Tanzanian organisation closely working with COTU.
The clarification came hours after a whistleblower who reportedly worked at the company complained about unexplained salary delays over the past few months despite management taking several work trips.
The complainant also raised issues with salary-biased promotions and salary increments.
The complainant moreover alleged that the staff had been forced to join an unnamed SACCO, which the employees did not know any details about.
