BOFEPUSU presses for long-term wage deals
Thursday, December 08, 2016
BOFEPUSU’s view comes just days after Botswana Public Employees Union (BOPEU) made similar calls.
Addressing the union’s Central Executive Committee (CEC) meeting last week in Francistown, BOPEU president Andrew Motsamai urged government to seriously consider adopting a three-year tier negotiation system, whereby the outcome of what has been negotiated and concluded is implemented over a three-year period.
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...