BOFEPUSU starts 'essential services' battle

LOBATSE: The Botswana Federation of Public Service Unions (BOFEPUSU) has launched yet another legal battle with the government.

This time around the umbrella of five trade unions is challenging the Labour and Home Affairs Minister Peter Siele's decision and powers to classify veterinary, teaching and diamond sorting, cutting and related services as essential services.

In their notice of intention to sue, the unions demand that Siele must revoke the amendment to the Second Schedule immediately.

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