BFTU

About Our Organization

Pioneers of Workers’ Rights Since 1977

Botswana Federation of Trade Unions (BFTU)

The BFTU was formed in April 1977 as the first federation in Botswana, replacing the Botswana Trade Union and Education Centre. The formation of the BFTU was spearheaded by five trade unions which are:
  • Botswana Mining Workers Union
  • Botswana Bank Employees Union
  • Botswana Commercial and General Workers Union
  • Botswana Construction Workers Union
  • and Botswana Railways Workers Union

Vision

To be a leading federation of all trade unions in Botswana and beyond

Mission

To promote trade union and human rights; bargain for improved conditions of service and good industrial relations.
Empowering Workers Across Botswana

Strengthening unity, protecting rights, and building a fair workplace for all sectors.

It currently has twenty-five (25) affiliates which are trade unions representing workers from all sectors of the economy e.g. :

  • Banking
  • Public
  • Manufacturing
  • Mining
  • Postal Services
  • Hotels and Tourism
  • Financial Sector
  • Telecommunications
  • Transport
  • and Others

All registered trade unions, irrespective of their political or ideological orientation, can affiliate to the BFTU.

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