New union accuse employers of Intimidation

Friday, November 13, 2015

Hostility and reluctance to take up membership with the newly-formed union, Cashiers, Shop Assistants and Allied Workers Union (CASAWU) is a direct result of uncooperative employers and intimidation of workers.

“Intimidation and holding employees at ransom by some employers in the private sector sadly has become so common that workers shy away from the union,” said CASAWU secretary general, Opelo Baleseng.

He said the union, which was formed and legally recognised on May 25, 2015 as a representative of workers, has been very conscious in recognising the role played by cashiers, shop assistants and other related employees.

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New union accuse employers of Intimidation

Hostility and reluctance to take up membership with the newly-formed union, Cashiers, Shop Assistants and Allied Workers Union (CASAWU) is a direct result of uncooperative employers and intimidation of workers.

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