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The Federation of Unions of SA (Fedusa) and its affiliate the United National Transport Union (Untu) issued a statement on Tuesday advising that they planned to shut down the running of commuter trains nationwide on Friday, 26 July 2019.
The National Day of Protest Action will be against “extremely poor and dangerous Metrorail passenger trains services, that continue to violate all health and safety provisions as seen by perpetually late trains, deliberate acts of arson and endless fatal accidents that have left many families traumatised and burdened with disciplinary action; as a result of failed and stoic services that leave commuters helpless and frustrated daily.” The aim will be to force the Presidency to declare the passenger rail service crisis a national disaster, in order to facilitate the deployment of the SA Defence Force (SANDF) to safeguard rail assets and help combat rampant railway crime. Fedusa pointed out that, after lengthy discussions and efforts to reach an amicable solution, it was awarded a Section 77 Socio-Economic Strike Certificate by Nedlac in terms of Section 77 of the LRA. This means that all workers and society at large will be able to take part in the protest action without fear of victimisation by employers.
- Read the joint Fedusa/Untu press statement at SA Labour News
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