Labour

The Botswana Public Employees Union(BO)PEU) has warned Government about a disturbing trend of marginalizing the unions during the public sector union by pursuing a policy of divide and rule.

One of our immediate priorities upon taking office was to strengthen BOPEU’s bargaining structures to ensure that our members are effectively represented at the workplace.

The understanding of Labour Law was described as critical in a world of work where its evolving nature was the cornerstone of successful economies graduates at ILES were told.

Over 200 rank and file members of the 5 + 1 public sector trade unions (BOPEU, BTU, BOSETU, BONU, BDU and NALCGPWU) have submitted a formal petition Monday to formally raise several critical and pressing issues that are affecting the 2025/26 salary negotiations and ultimately the public service staff morale, productivity, and employee well- being.

Owing to the risk of long term infections such as TB, COVID-19, hepatitis as well as allergies and respiratory illness (moulds, dust, pollen) there was an overwhelming need to identify exposure points and make a comprehensive risk assessment of long term disability loopholes revealed officials at the Fourth Institute Labour and Employment Studies(ILES) Labour Conference at Grand Palm International Centre(GICC).

Botswana, like many nations, continues to grapple with the challenges of unemployment, underemployment, informalisation of work, and the rapid transformation brought about by digitalisation and globalisation.

The Institute for Labour and Employment Studies(ILES) will hold its 4th Annual Labour Conference with the forward looking theme “Future Ready: Labour Rights and Productivity in the Digital Revolution,” to explore how the rapid pace of technological change is reshaping workplaces, labour rights and productivity for a digital future that is inclusive, fair and sustainable.

Today is Domestic Workers Day, the 14th anniversary of the adoption of the first international labour standard that recognized paid care within the home – domestic work – as work. Africa is home to approximately 9.6 million domestic workers in Africa over the age of 15, who sustain countless households while quietly anchoring the economies of cities, towns, and rural communities. At all hours of the day and night, domestic workers ensure the wellbeing of families, yet their own wellbeing too often goes unnoticed, especially in times of crisis.

The Institute of Labour and Employment Studies (ILES) and the Botswana Public Service College toda7y concluded the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding to improve Public Service capacity and productivity but will also immensely cut litigation costs for government.

The Institute for Labour and Employment Studies (ILES), alongside stakeholders, Botswana’s Federations BFTU and BOFEPUSU, Business Botswana, and Media Houses attended a three-day workshop to sensitize the Media Fraternity on labour market issues in Southern Africa.

Institute for Labour and Employment Studies (ILES) which was established to address the lack of a rudimentary understanding of basic laws and procedures regulating the workplace held its first-ever graduation ceremony recently.

The Botswana Federation of Trade Unions (BFTU) held a press conference on Tuesday at the National Museum in Gaborone to launch its workers manifesto ahead of general elections scheduled for October 2024.

The importance of social dialogue cannot be overstated stressed officials, on the first day of the 3rd Institute for Labour and Employment Studies(ILES) Annual Labour Conference

The Institute for Labour and Employment Studies(ILES)has revealed that it will host the 2024 Annual Labour Conference which is an Social Dialogue Forum for social partners Government, Business and Labour themed, ‘A job rich economy: Leveraging Technologies for Sustainable Decent Work,’ on the 20-21st June 2024 at fairground Holdings Hall.