BOPEU may join BFTU

Motsamai got 220 votes against Sikalame Seitiso’s 146 votes.  Although careful not to disclose details, he said in an interview that they will first scrutinise BFTU to see if it does not have the same characteristics that forced them (BOPEU) to terminate their membership from the Botswana Federation of Public Sector Unions (BOFEPUSU). The president elect said: ”I have been able to establish a progressive culture in the organisation because as a union we must only associate with any union which subscribes to the principles of democracy and availability.”

He promised to continue fighting hard to ensure that working conditions for BOPEU members are improved and that his committee would continue negotiating in good faith with the employer.