BCL, Union Meets Today

Jack Tlhagale
Jack Tlhagale

FRANCISTOWN: BCL has finally acceded to a request by the Botswana Mine Workers Union (BMWU) for a meeting to discuss problems besieging the mine.

The meeting would take place today (Monday) according to BCL spokesperson James Molosankwe. BCL management, which the Union accused of snubbing it, has since denied they refused the BMWU request for a meeting.

“We confirm that BMWU has written to us requesting a meeting and we have duly responded. Regrettably, we were unable to meet on the date suggested by the union. We have communicated this position to the union. However, we have committed to meet on Monday, January 25, 2016 at 2pm,” said Molosankwe in a written response.

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