DPSM disinclined to collective bargaining - BOPEU

FRANCISTOWN: The Botswana Public Employees Union (BOPEU) has accused the government of dragging its feet over the setting up of collective bargaining structures for the public service.

Speaking at the union's second annual convention at Mater Spei College on Tuesday, BOPEU President Andrew Motsamai said they were saddened by this lack of urgency on the part of government. "We have no intention of accepting any excuses once Parliament has passed a consolidated Public Service Act," he said.

Relations between the union and the employer had recently taken a turn for the worse and were unlike in the past when they were "cordial".

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