BOSETU calls for law on decent pay
Thursday, August 24, 2023 | 1920 Views |
Winston Radikolo PIC: PHATSIMO KAPENG
Addressing the 2023 BOSETU annual conference in Palapye, union president Winston Radikolo said the enforcement of such a law will go a long way towards ensuring that public servants, workers in general and teachers in particular reach a level where they go home with a decent pay.
“The government's Vision 2036 of having citizens reach a high-income bracket will be realised if small changes like adherence to minimum take-home pay are enforced," said Radikolo.
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