Union slams ministry for intimidating workers
Monday, April 18, 2011
BLLAHWU secretary general, Ketlhalefile Motshegwe told The Monitor that they received information that the meetings were going on in many parts of the country and the officials involved in summoning the workers said they were acting on instructions from Ministry of Health Permanent Secretary, Kolaatamo Malefho. He said he went to Masunga to tell the officials that they were out of line by holding such meetings.
"They are out of line and I had come to tell them that that could amount intimidation. The PS is also out of line because this is not the time for contingency plans. The PS does not even sit in the bargaining meetings," said Motshegwe.
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...