BMWU enters political terrain

BMWU leadership
BMWU leadership

FRANCISTOWN: The Botswana Mine Workers Union (BMWU) has indicated that its decision to back the opposition parties was not taken impulsively and without consultation of the members.

In addition the union secretary general, Moffat Ramokate shot down impressions that the decision to back the opposition parties may divide the union because members have varying political interest.

“Last year we toured 90% of our branches and the majority of them advocated the backing of the opposition parties because they are advocating their (union members) rights,” Ramokate said.

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