Shambyu Mission hostel workers raise concerns over working conditions

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2025-08-06

SHAMBYU, 05 August 2025 - The Don Bosch Boys Hostel at the Shambyu Roman Catholic Mission. (Photo by: Sawi Hausiku) NAMPA

SHAMBYU, 06 AUG (NAMPA) - Nine staff members at the Shambyu Roman Catholic Mission hostels have expressed concern over what they described as poor and unfair working conditions.
Speaking on condition of anonymity due to fear of victimisation, the workers during a visit by this news agency to the hostel on Tuesday stated that despite their long service at the mission, which spans five to 30 years, their salaries remain unsatisfactory.
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