Press Statement dated 31 May 2018
The Public Servants Association (PSA) representing thousands of workers in the health sector is aware of ongoing unprotected industrial action taking place at Charlotte Maxeke, Leratong and Carletonville hospitals.
“The health sector is an essential service and provides critical services affecting the lives of the most vulnerable members of the community. The PSA cautions members not to participate in any of the ongoing industrial actions not sanctioned by the PSA,” said PSA Provincial Manager for Johannesburg, Monica Venter.
The PSA distances itself from these strike actions by other unions which seeks to redeem themselves from selling out public servants during salary negotiations for miserable salary increases. The PSA warns its members that are partaking in any unprotected industrial action to desist from such actions as they can be detrimental to both the public and employees as the employer may institute disciplinary actions against them.
“The health and welfare of the public and mostly the poor depends largely on the services of these institutions. Members must contact their nearest PSA Provincial Office for further advice before embarking on such actions,” said Mrs Venter.
Issued by Public Servants Association (PSA)