Union leaders scolded for overstaying

Mavis Keogotsitse PIC: PHATSIMO KAPENG
Mavis Keogotsitse PIC: PHATSIMO KAPENG

FRANCISTOWN: Executive secretary of the Southern African Trade Union Coordination Council (SATUCC), Mavis Koogotsitse has expressed her frustrations about the lack of accountability and succession plans for some of the local trade unions.

She was amongst key speakers at the Botswana Public Employees Union (BOPEU) central executive committee (CEC) meeting in Palapye this week.

The history of local trade unions is littered with tales of leaders who do not want to let go their positions because they are financially rewarding.

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