Union rejects on-road blood donations for truckers

The namibia Revolutionary Transport and Manufacturing Union has rejected plans for truck drivers to donate blood while on the road.

This is despite supporting a new agreement between the Walvis Bay Corridor Group (WBCG) and the Blood Transfusion Service of Namibia (NamBTS) to boost voluntary donations in the transport sector.

The union says it will not allow truck drivers to donate blood while on the road.

Naretu’s sentiments follow the agreement, which aims to encourage truck drivers and broader transport operators to donate blood voluntarily to save lives.