Farai Dziva|Civil Servants have flatly rejected a $ 97 cushioning allowance dangled to them by government.

The government has awarded workers $180 million which when shared among the 309 000 civil servants translates to $97 per month.

Members of the Zimbabwe Defence Forces (ZDF) have reportedly received adjusted salaries – with the cushioning allowance, while other civil servants will get theirs on their respective pay dates.

However, the Apex Council, the umbrella body for all the unions representing civil servants has rejected the increment.

Apex Council deputy chairperson Thomas Muzondo said:

“We totally reject that offer so they (government negotiators) will go back to their principals for further consultations.”