Govt moves to include teachers and veterinary under essential services

Mmegi is privy to the contents of a letter initiated by the Botswana Federation of Trade Unions (BFTU) on Tuesday and addressed to the public sector unions under the ambit of Botswana Federation of Public Sector Unions (BOFEPUSU).

"We have received communication to the effect that government wants to amend the Trade Dispute Act Schedule on Essential Services. The new amendments seek to add Veterinary Services and Teaching Services," reads the BFTU letter to the trade unions in part. A letter authored by BFTU secretary general Gadzani Mhotsha further reads: "This proposal by the Minister has been put before the Labour Advisory Board (LAB) scheduled to meet yesterday (Thursday).