Unions show scant interest in job creation

Sunday Standard Unions show scant interest in job creation The labour union is locked in a tussle with the government of Botswana over two issues. The first one, and not in any order, is the Directorate of Public Service Management’s (DPSM) decision to review local travel allowances, popularly known as per diem, for public servants.  Previously, public officers were expected to account for their […] The post Unions show scant interest in job creation first appeared on Sunday Standard and is written by Stephanus Gentium

Unions show scant interest in job creation

Sunday Standard

Unions show scant interest in job creation

The labour union is locked in a tussle with the government of Botswana over two issues. The first one, and not in any order, is the Directorate of Public Service Management’s (DPSM) decision to review local travel allowances, popularly known as per diem, for public servants. 

Previously, public officers were expected to account for their expenses when on mission. However, to reduce paperwork, the government decided to provide per diem to cover accommodation and meals for government employees’ travel expenses. 

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The post Unions show scant interest in job creation first appeared on Sunday Standard and is written by Stephanus Gentium