Bank workers clinch wage deals
Friday, April 11, 2014
Traditionally, the Botswana Bank Employees Union (BOBEU) grinds out long drawn-out wage talks with the six unionised banks, usually resulting in adjustments being made later in the year and backdated.
Despite the residents’ relentless struggle and enduring fears, government has yet to provide a clear and comprehensive solution to this alarming issue. For decades, the villagers have lived under the shadow of these ominous cracks, fearing the possibility of the earth swallowing them whole. This fear is not unfounded, as the damage extends beyond psychological distress to homes, fields, and ultimately, the livelihoods of the community. The...