Moolmans prevails over BMWU, for now

The BMWU says mine workers are being exploited
The BMWU says mine workers are being exploited

FRANCISTOWN: The Botswana Mine Workers Union (BMWU) has lost its bid for an urgent case against Aveng Moolmans commonly known as Moolmans Mining, setting the two arch-rivals for what could be a protracted legal battle.

The Union and Moolmans have clashed frequently over the years, with the labour organisation rallying against the contract labour practice used by the mining contractor.

BMWU had taken Moolmans to the Industrial Court arguing that the mining company was not consulting and negotiating with its members in good faith, a practice contrary to good labour relations.

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