Public ServiceUnions decide to merge
Thursday, March 18, 2010
The unions concerned are the Botswana Public Employees Union (BOPEU), Botswana Teachers Union (BTU), Botswana Secondary Teachers Union (BOSETU), Botswana Land Board and Local Authorities Workers Union (BLLAWU) and Botswana Manual Workers Union (BMWU).
Speaking at a rally held on Tuesday afternoon at the Gaborone Senior School grounds, president of BOPEU Andrew Motsamai expressed gratitude that the new public service act has finally been given the commencement date of May 1, 2010.
The Ministry of Agriculture, local producers, retailers, and industry associations must work together to overcome the obstacles hindering vegetable production and distribution.This collaborative approach is essential to improve the availability, quality, and affordability of vegetables in the market.Firstly, the Ministry of Agriculture should provide support and guidance to local farmers to enhance their productivity and efficiency. This could...