By: PCS
President William Ruto is calling on trade unions to change their approach to labour issues.
He challenged them to expand their focus from salary increment to creation of more jobs and more savings.
“Let us rally to employ more youth. Your success cannot be measured only through the increase of salaries,” he said.
He spoke on Tuesday when he met workers representatives at State House, Nairobi.
They were led by the Secretary General of the Central Organization of Trade Unions (COTU) in Kenya Francis Atwoli.
The President said labour unions are integral drivers of policy making that contribute to equality and inclusive socio-economic development.
“That is why we should routinely engage and partner to create synergy and ease resolution of labour-related issues.”
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua on his part said the Government will work with all leaders for unity and development of the country.
“Elections should not be an issue to divide the country,” said the Deputy President in sentiments shared by Prime CS Musalia Mudavadi who noted that it is time to serve Kenyans.
Atwoli in his address echoed the sentiments saying time for politics is over adding that COTU will work together with the Government in pushing its development agenda.
“We cannot move forward as a country when we engage in retrogressive politics,” he said.
