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Newly formed union gains momentum

Membership growth has been encouraging with the union reaching the required threshold for recognition at Koro Camp in Thuli Block. FILE PIC
Membership growth has been encouraging with the union reaching the required threshold for recognition at Koro Camp in Thuli Block. FILE PIC

BOBONONG: The Confederation of Amalgamated Private Sectors Workers Union (CAPSWU), a newly established labour union, is making notable strides in recruitment across Botswana’s tourism, hospitality, agriculture, retail, and petroleum sectors.

According to the union’s general secretary, Motswana Tlhako, membership growth has been encouraging, with the union meeting the recognition threshold at Koro Camp in Thuli Block near the Platjan border.

“We have successfully recruited enough members at Koro Camp to meet the one-third requirement needed for statutory recognition,” Tlhako stated. “We anticipate official recognition in early May, following the peak tourism season. We are also optimistic about gaining recognition at Mashatu Game Reserve soon.”

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