Employees at Hyatt Regency Harare (formerly Meikles Hotel).
· Main concerns: Alleged poor working conditions and mistreatment.
· Health/safety claims:
· Exposure to sewage near the staff canteen.
· Served rotten food.
· Employment claims:
· Denied contractual benefits.
· Management allegedly plans to dismiss long-serving former Meikles employees.
· Expatriate staff allegedly receive preferential treatment.
· Africa Day claim:
· Employees were allegedly discouraged from wearing African attire.
· The term “jungle” was allegedly used to describe the proposed dress code.
· Action taken: Workers sent a complaint to Crime Watch.
· Appeal: They want authorities to investigate.
· Demands: Better working conditions, fair treatment, and respect for employment contracts.
