City and union meet over Tshwane strike

Officials from the City of Tshwane and representatives of the SA Municipal Workers Union (Samwu) are meeting today to try to bring an end to a strike which disrupted several services in the capital.

Scores of Tshwane municipal workers belonging to Samwu downed tools yesterday, calling for fairer salary packages and labour practices. This has affected several municipal services including the city's bus service.

Samwu's demands include a standardised salary grading system. It is also protesting against the implementation of a new service delivery model called Alternative Service Delivery (ASD) which has resulted in many of its members being demoted.

Member of the Mayoral Committee responsible for Corporate and Shared Services, Gabriel Thwala said the strike was illegal: "Any employee who participates in the strike shall be subjected to disciplinary measures in line with the disciplinary procedure, collective agreement and applicable legislation," said Thwala. - Sapa