EWN reports that a strike by Metrobus drivers left more than 80% of its commuters stranded in Johannesburg on Monday morning.  

Workers affiliated to the Democratic Municipal and Allied Workers Union (Demawusa) were demanding to be paid salary progression on the basis of the number of years of service, based on three-year periods of accumulated service.  In addition, Demawusa wanted to be allocated offices and resources in all three Metrobus depots.  Metrobus reported that, although Demawusa did not represent the majority of its employees, the impact had been severe.  Spokesperson Goodwill Shivuri said that they were still willing to negotiate and added:  "The other unions are not on strike and we are working.  Unfortunately, early this morning, we had a case of intimidation where one of our bus drivers was pulled out of the bus and the bus was taken away from him.  Members who are striking went to Gandhi Square, which happens to be our biggest bus terminal.  With striking members surrounding the square, it affected service."

• Read the original of the above report at EWN
• Read too, Demawusa vows to continue Metrobus strike, despite ‘minority union’ status, at The Citizen

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