Conference shines light on labour market protection systems
Monday, September 18, 2023 | 70 Views |

Masego Mogwera giving a speech
Held under the theme, 'A Just Transition and Decent Work: Inclusive Job Creation Approaches and Effective Market Protection Systems', the conference brought together industry captains to discuss contemporary labour, industrial relations and employment issues.
Speaking at the conference, Botswana Public Employees Union (BOPEU) president, Masego Mogwera emphasised the significance of addressing labour market protection systems.
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