News24 reports that members of the National Education Health and Allied Workers' Union (Nehawu) who embarked on an unprotected strike at Parliament on Thursday could be fired if found guilty of misconduct.  

Parliament said it found the reasons for the strike unconvincing and indicated that it had not notified of it.  The institution said in a statement:  “The action is unprotected and staff are cautioned against committing misconduct by participating in such action.  In instances where misconduct is committed, disciplinary action will be taken and this may lead to dismissal.”  Employees downed tools on Thursday, following a week of lunchtime protests.  This was due to salary deductions relating to a previous strike, the suspension of their branch chairperson and another member and disciplinary processes against six employees.

• Read this report by Thulani Gqirana in full at News24
• See too, Western Cape SACP backs striking Parliament workers, at News24
• And also, Lift suspension of Parliamentary workers: SACP, at eNCA

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