Service Description

Registration of Trade Unions

How do I obtain the service?

A trade union or employer organization may apply for registration after 28 days of its formation

• Obtain application forms from labour office
• Completed forms should be submitted to the labour office accompanied by:
•  3 original copies of constitution
• A copy of resolution by which it was formed
• A list of full names of all members of the trade union or employer organization
• A written statement setting out name of the union; postal address and location of its office; date of its formation; titles, full names, ages, postal and residential addresses; and occupations of those officers who are signatories to the application

 How much does it cost?

• P10.00 fee for registration
• P1.00 constitution amendment
• P1.00 change of officers

NB: The trade union applying for registration must submit 3 possible names from which its name will be chosen.

Where do I obtain the service?

Department of Labour and Social Security Head Office

Block 8, Government Enclave

Private Bag 0072

Gaborone

Telephone:  3611500       

Toll free number 0800 600 777