Meeting with DPSM divides unions
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
While the Trainers and Allied Workers Unions (TAWU) and the Botswana Government Employees Union (BOGOWU) are confident that negotiations have started in earnest, five public service unions are still adamant that prospects of success are not good. The talks are being held because the unions have called for a strike to press their demands for a salary hike.
A joint communique from BOGOWU and TAWU said the inaugural meeting held yesterday was productive and satisfactory contrary to the views of five other unions.
The Ministry of Agriculture, local producers, retailers, and industry associations must work together to overcome the obstacles hindering vegetable production and distribution.This collaborative approach is essential to improve the availability, quality, and affordability of vegetables in the market.Firstly, the Ministry of Agriculture should provide support and guidance to local farmers to enhance their productivity and efficiency. This could...