Strike looms at Tati Nickel Mine :: Mmegi Online

FRANCISTOWN: A strike is looming at Tati Nickel Mine Company (TNMC) where employees want 11 percent salary adjustment. The company had, in January, proposed four percent increment during negotiations with the Botswana Mining Workers’ Union (BMWU).

Last Friday the workers, especially the BMWU members who numbered 650, met and voted for the start of the strike. BMWU general secretary, Bob Malele told Mmegi yesterday that they have advised the workers to notify the District Commissioner, the Labour Commissioner and mine management of their intention to down tools.

Letters have been dispatched to the trio, whereupon after they have responded, the workers will start their strike. Last week Thursday, Malele said there was a possibility of the workers voting to go on strike at the Friday meeting. “According to our constitution, if members want to go on strike they’ll have to vote in order to reach an agreement to do so,” said Malele.

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