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Maroela Media reports that on Wednesday the Tshawne metro experienced a second day of service disruptions brought about by an unlawful strike.
The action was driven by a number of employees in the metro demanding salary increases. The city last year decided not to implement salary hikes in terms of an agreement with unions and the SA Local Government Association. It cited financial constraints. According to Lindela Mashigo, spokesperson for the council, members of the metro police and the SAPS were deployed on Wednesday morning in an effort to bring the unruly protestors under control. Tshwane claims that the unlawful strike is being carried out by members of the SA Municipal Workers’ Union (Samwu), but a letter has apparently been sent by the union to the acting city manager, Mmaseabata Mutlaneng, denying its involvement in the strike. The city has issued an ultimatum to the strikers to return to work. “Striking employees are reminded that the city has obtained a final Labour Court interdict that prohibits Samwu members from embarking on a strike regarding the issues that led to the court interdict,” Mutlaneng warned.
- Lees, Onwettige staking ontwrig dienste in Tshwane, by Maroela Media
- Read too, Tshwane workers block Centurion roads with rubble, litter, at Pretoria News
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