BOFEPUSU Concerned Remote Work Could Spell Job Losses
Monday, September 21, 2020
Botswana Federation of Public and Private Sector Unions (BOFEPUSU) welcomes the move to allow employees to Work From Home (WFH) to minimise the risk of contracting the virus. They however want to be engaged and have an agreement in place to protect their members from losing their jobs.
“We will always commend any move to help fight against COVID-19, especially when it is meant to protect workers. We are, however, disappointed that we were not engaged before the decision was taken. We will engage the employer with a view to discuss the arrangement to have an agreement in place to ensure that both the employer and employees are not disadvantaged,” BOFEPUSU president, Johannes Tshukudu said.
The Ministry of Agriculture, local producers, retailers, and industry associations must work together to overcome the obstacles hindering vegetable production and distribution.This collaborative approach is essential to improve the availability, quality, and affordability of vegetables in the market.Firstly, the Ministry of Agriculture should provide support and guidance to local farmers to enhance their productivity and efficiency. This could...