BMWU concerned over salary crisis at Masama
Friday, August 15, 2025 | 150 Views |
Grounded: Masama Mine operations have been suspended for months PIC: MINERGYCOAL.COM
In a statement, the union condemned the situation as a deep injustice that has driven many mine workers and their families into severe financial distress.
The BMWU said the prolonged non-payment of wages represents not only a breach of contract but also a violation of human rights, warning that it undermines the principles of fairness and social justice on which Botswana’s labour system is built.
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