Mogae angers trade unions

"We recognise that trade unions may not always agree with government on policy matters. What is regrettable is the extent to which some union leaders appear to pursue political careers under the guise of trade unionism. 

"Given that genuine trade unions will naturally represent workers from across the political divide, they should avoid being hijacked by personal and partisan political interests. This, in no way, however, precludes union leaders from expressing views on matters with a bearing on workers' interests," Mogae said in his State of the Nation Address on Monday.