Trade unions must find resolve to PSBC :: Mmegi Online

Alas! The Courts of Botswana have once again asked the trade union leaders to settle the matter of the Public Service Bargaining Council (PBSC) out of court, a settlement that after agreeing on terms and conditions, they should present such to the court of law itself for authenticity, legal compliance and subsequently as international legal practice allows.

This judgement is very important as it brings the matter back to where the workers and the general public have been asking that it be taken to; to basic mediation through the commissioner of labour as chairperson of the whole process.

The courts do not hold keys to this matter. The keys to this matter have long been in the possession of amicable dialogue through mutual respect. It was unfortunate that this matter found its way to the courts of law. This case highlights significant importance of the unity of workers.

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