Botswana�s writers need a union
Friday, May 13, 2016
The thought is that collectively more can be done than can be accomplished by one individual. Despite the fact that the condition of all workers in all sectors is deteriorating, unions are, unfortunately, losing their power when they are most needed. Profit-driven organisations care more about upping their shareholders dividends and the exorbitant salaries of their CEOs than the conditions of their workers.
The situation for writers is even worse. Most of us work as freelancers fighting our battles on a case-by-case basis which is demoralising. To compound the situation there are many writers out there who write for free, to “gain exposure”, and people who view writing as a hobby and will accept deplorable conditions.
The recent disclosure by the IEC that 2,513 registrations have been turned down due to various irregularities should prompt all Batswana to meticulously review the voters' rolls and address concerns about rejected registrations.The disparities flagged by the IEC are troubling and emphasise the significance of rigorous voter registration processes.Out of the rejected registrations, 29 individuals were disqualified due to non-existent Omang...