Morgan Tsvangirai told a May Day rally Friday that the government would maintain the current monthly salary of $100 for government workers.
He said when the government's finances improve, he will advocate for higher salaries.
Mr. Tsvangirai, who is a former trade union leader, asked the Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions to give the new government time to fix the economy before pressing its demands for a minimum wage of $454 per month. The union has threatened to go on strike if wages are not increased.
The prime minister said he has been working hard with President Robert Mugabe to repair the economy. He said although the two men have disagreements, they want the country to succeed.
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