Unions on Masisi’s fourth anniversary

The move was very surprising because when he served under former president Ian Khama’s tenure Masisi had earned himself a reputation of being anti-trade unions. He was even amongst key government officials (then minister) who aggressively defended the government’s mother of all public service strikes in 2011.

Just after ascending to the presidential seat, Masisi further endeared himself to the civil servants by significantly increasing their salaries and improving their general welfare.