The split that weakened the voice

BOPEU and BOFEPUSU leadership
BOPEU and BOFEPUSU leadership

Just when Botswana’s public sector trade unions were speaking with one strong voice, reaping the fruits of their unity, a huge crack has ripped the federation apart. The collective under the ambit of Botswana Federation of Public Sector Trade Unions (BOFEPUSU) is left vulnerable, Mmegi Staffer RYDER GABATHUSE reports

FRANCISTOWN: Before Botswana Public Employees Union (BOPEU) disaffiliated from BOFEPUSU following the trade union’s December elective congress resolution in Palapye, the power of united public employees gave the employer sleepless nights.

Upon its formation, BOFEPUSU affiliates included BOPEU, Botswana Sectors of Education Trade Union (BOSETU), Botswana Landboards, Local Authorities and Health Workers Union (BLLAHWU), Manual Workers Union (MWU), and Botswana Teachers Union (BTU).

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