Maputo, 13 August 2025 – The National Union of Workers in the Hotel Industry, Tourism and Related Sectors (SINTIHOTS) held a courtesy meeting today with the management of Radisson Blu & Residence Maputo Hotel in the hotel’s meeting room. The meeting formed part of the working agenda of the Secretary-General, Mr Luís M. Macuacua, during his visit to Maputo City and Province from 11 to 20 August.

The meeting was attended by SINTIHOTS national and local leaders, members of the hotel’s Trade Union Committee, and the management team, including the General Manager, Mr Ankur Tripathi.

During the meeting, the Secretary-General highlighted that SINTIHOTS conducts its activities in accordance with the principles of Conventions 87 and 98 of the International Labour Organization (ILO), ratified by Mozambique, which guarantee freedom of association and promote free and voluntary collective bargaining. He also called for stronger cooperation between the two institutions, emphasising the importance of sound labour relations for the growth and competitiveness of the country’s hotel sector.

The Human Resources Director, Dr Sílvia Mahumane, thanked the delegation for the visit and outlined the hotel’s current operational context, highlighting management’s commitment to human resources management and the continuous improvement of the establishment’s performance. She added that meetings with the various departments were planned and that updating the Collective Labour Agreement was a priority.

The Secretary of the Trade Union Committee, Mr Micas, stated that internal management was progressing positively, although there was room for improvement, and announced plans to hold a consultation meeting with employees. The General Manager, Mr Ankur Tripathi, expressed appreciation for the constructive dialogue with the union and reaffirmed management’s commitment to women’s empowerment.

The SINTIHOTS Secretary for Trade Union Organisation and Women’s Coordinator, Dr Helene Jaconia Pechisso, highlighted the stability and openness observed at the hotel, expressing confidence that the scheduled meetings would lead to the signing of a new Collective Labour Agreement.

SINTIHOTS reaffirms its commitment to defending the rights and interests of workers in the sector, promoting social dialogue and strengthening institutional relations.