Opposition backs civil servants' strike

The leaders of the three parties told a press conference last Friday that they decided to back the strike after realising that government is not taking workers seriously. The press conference was addressed by Duma Boko of the Botswana National Front (BNF), Dumelang Saleshando of the Botswana Congress Party (BCP) and interim Botswana Movement for Democracy (BMD) leader, Gomolemo Motswaledi.

First to speak was Saleshando, who said that active unionism has become a vital element of Botswana's democracy and the growth of unions in the country has enhanced the system. He stated that unionists cannot afford to keep silent on important national issues, one of which is the salary disparity among the working class.