An interim order, compelling striking Municipal employees in the essential services to return to work immediately, has been granted by the Labour Court. Staff employed at Metro Water, Electricity and Durban Solid Waste Units have been interdicted and restrained from participating in the strike. They have been ordered to return to work on Friday, 19/08/11. Failure to comply … [Read more...] about eThekwini Interim Court Order Granted
municipal strike
eThekwini to Hold Strikers Responsible for Damage
The Municipality condemns the acts of intimidation and assault on its employees by striking members of the South African Municipal Workers Union (SAMWU). At least 17 incidents of assault were reported, and six employees had to be taken to hospital for medical attention after being assaulted. Others were allegedly forced onto buses that were going to the march by SAMWU members … [Read more...] about eThekwini to Hold Strikers Responsible for Damage
EThekwini Strike Update
No major incidents were reported around the City on the second day of the strike by members of the South African Municipal Workers' Union (Samwu). Only 7.5% absenteeism without permission was recorded from employees and minimal disruptions to services were reported. The Municipality would like to assure residents that contingency plans have been put in place to ensure that … [Read more...] about EThekwini Strike Update
Business as usual in most municipalities
Pretoria - Several municipalities have said the first day of strike action by Samwu members has resulted in minimal disruptions to services. This as the mass action entered its second day on Tuesday, with employers refusing to budge. More than 80% of workers in Gauteng reported for duty on both days. The mass action got off to a slow start on Monday morning, partly due to … [Read more...] about Business as usual in most municipalities
EThekwini Municipal Workers Strike
The first day of strike action by SAMWU members has resulted in minimal disruptions to services. A total of 1400 employees were absent constituting 6.7% of the workforce. A total of 1118 essential service employees did not report for work - the majority of these employees are from the Durban Solid Waste (DSW) Unit. The main disruption was to refuse collection services … [Read more...] about EThekwini Municipal Workers Strike
