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Essential services case before Appeals Court

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The Botswana Federation of Public Sector Unions (BOFEPUSU) will, during this January session of the Court of Appeal, square up with government again as the former appeals High Court decision.

Government is appealing justice Dr Key Dingake's judgment against government's decision to enlist teachers, veterinary services and diamond sorters as essential in the aftermath of the 2011 industrial action.

Two years ago, Justice Dingake found no merit in the decision of the Minister of Labour and Home Affairs Peter Siele to classifying the stated professionals as essential workers.

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