Johdee faces safety violation, discrimination accusations

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BMWU secretary-general Mbiganyi Gaekgotswe

FRANCISTOWN: The Botswana Mine Workers Union (BMWU) has accused Johdee Mineral Processing Botswana of grossly mistreating its employees, most of who affiliate with the union.

The grievances from the union are contained in a petition that was read to the company employees before being handed to its managing director Calistus Chijoro on Saturday in Palapye. Johdee is subcontracted to support operations at Morupule Coal Mine and Minergy Coal Mine at Masama.

The union claims that some of the local employees at the company have even alleged that they have been subjected to bullying and racism by expatriate managers.

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Johdee faces safety violation, discrimination accusations

FRANCISTOWN: The Botswana Mine Workers Union (BMWU) has accused Johdee Mineral Processing Botswana of grossly mistreating its employees, most of who affiliate with the union.

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