BFTU, BOFEPUSU Against Possible Extension Of State Of Public Emergency :: Mmegi Online

Following a thoughtful and objective deliberation on the need, significance and implications of extending the ongoing six months State of Public Emergency (SOPE) due to lapse in a few weeks, Botswana Federation of Trade Unions (BFTU) and the Botswana Federation of Public Sector Unions (BOFEPUSU) hereby jointly submit their position and proposals on the way forward as follows; We note the government’s prompt response to the threat posed by the COVID-19 pandemic through instituting a range of measures including amongst others, the imposition of lockdowns, and border closures, and the shutdown of social and economic activities.

We further note that this intervention is worth acknowledging and commendable, both for its swiftness and thorough-going effect as it sent out a clear and loud message to the public, authorities and the world about the seriousness with which we regard the danger presented by the disease. It is worth stating that a great deal of awareness was achieved in this one fell swoop albeit the harder way.

As the two federations, we acknowledge the COVID-19 preventative measures that were instituted by government and probably by equal measure much was learnt by the public about the importance of social distancing and the significance of hygiene as part of preventive regime.

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