Defaulting affiliates owe BFTU P500,000

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The Botswana Federation of Trade Unions (BFTU) is beset with the problem of affiliate member organisations, which default on paying subscriptions. The organisation is said to be owed more than P500,000 in arrears by its affiliates.

Speaking at a press conference, BFTU secretary general Gadzani Mhotsha said that about 12 affiliates have failed to pay the arrears with some having defaulted for 12 months. The BFTU has 30 affiliates.

The BFTU constitution's clause 4.2.3 stipulates that a member be expelled from the organisation (BFTU) if it fails to pay subscriptions for three months.

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