GABORONE, Botswana (IRIN) – Patients and schoolchildren are emerging as the biggest losers from a strike by public service workers in Botswana which is entering its sixth week. Close to a 100,000 public servants, including about 1,500 considered essential workers, are staying away from their posts while government and unions tussle over salaries. Medical practitioners [...]
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Public sector strike in Botswana hurting poorest
May 25th, 2011 
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