BMWU in court tussle with Moolmans

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FRANCISTOWN: Botswana Mine Workers Union (BMWU) has taken Aveng Moolmans trading to court over alleged unfair labour practices. BMWU lawyer Jackson Mthunzi applied for an urgent court application saying that the procedure taken by the company, trading as Moolmans Mining in Botswana, to retrench the union members was unfair and unprocedural.

“The respondent refused to involve the applicants in consultations and negotiations after signing the recognition agreement. The mining management acted in bad faith,” said Mthunzi.

The union also wants the court to ensure the respondent consults with the applicants before  making decisions that affect their welfare.

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