Striking PASDEC employees return to work
Thursday, June 15, 2017
The ruling ended the seven-day strike, after workers downed tools protesting the dismissal of two Employees’ Committee members.
The committee chairperson, Kabelo Phuthego and his deputy, Oarabile Motlhalamme were dismissed from work following a mass meeting which they allegedly conducted with the employees on June 8 during working hours.
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...