This is a cause for concern as both government representatives and union leaders deliver important messages on productivity to workers.
It is important that workers come together to celebrate their achievements and also get motivated to do more on the day. We urge all workers and those not working to come out on this day and let their voices be heard rather than just stay home, as is the case now. We also urge trade unions to work together and commemorate together as workers stand for the same objective, moving the country forward. A solid single message will bring more workers together and the government will also be compelled to send the President, rather than his representatives. Botswana Federation of Public Private Parastatals Sector Unions (BOFEPUSU) complained that they were not impressed with the President sending his Permanent Secretary, Carter Morupisi to deliver his message. It could be that the President observed the trend that few people attended these events, but with workers coming together, the President will be forced to address them and bring a message that all will appreciate.
