BMWU criticises gov't's negligence amidst industry turmoil

He was speaking at the union’s National Executive Committee (NEC) statutory meeting over the weekend.

Tsimako said the government has in recent years shown less keenness to address the plight of the union and its members despite a series of challenges that they face. “We have petitioned companies, and government in respect of these issues as far back as 2021. We made submissions to His Excellency the President who committed to meeting with the union. Our last petition was in October 2023 in respect of the BCL housing evictions,” said Tsimako. “To date, the leadership of the country has not responded or given attention to our issues.