Ex-BMC employees demand their dues
Friday, August 10, 2018
The 35 ex-employees are demanding payment after the Commission breached a package agreement saying they have suffered huge financial losses.
The claimed breach of agreement came as a result of BMC embarking on a restructuring process in 2015 that resulted in some employees being retrenched.
The fees have been doubled from the previous amounts and raise concerns about political participation accessibility and democratic representation principles.This significant fee increase prompts questions regarding its impact on grassroots democracy.On one hand, the fees act as a filter, ensuring only serious contenders enter the race, potentially reducing frivolous candidacies and generating crucial campaign funds. The BDP argues that aspiring...