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Sunday Independent reports that many commuters were left stranded after Johannesburg Metrobus announced last Monday that services would come to a complete halt as a result of ongoing strike action by some of its drivers.
Metrobus spokesperson Goodwill Shiburi advised: “The bone of contention between the employees of Joburg Metrobus and the employer is the 18% demand of salary increments, and the reinstatement of those who were fired due to misconduct, and the Covid-19 allowance for workers. These are substantive conditions of employment. We are unable to address these issues with the Democratic Municipal and Allied Workers Union of South Africa (Demawusa) because they are not a party to the collective Bargaining Council at local government.” Demawusa said the management at Metrobus was refusing to engage them. The workers have been on strike since last week demanding an 18% salary increase. There are also issues of unfair dismissals and salary disparities. The management at Metrobus has refused to negotiate with Demawusa saying the union was not recognised. Demawusa spokesperson, Dion Makhura commented: “One of the issues we’ve wanted to clarify to the public is that you don’t need to be recognised to go on strike to create a demand. Every employee has a right to place a demand, so the issue of recognition is not an issue. Since last Monday, management has refused to speak to us.” In the meantime, Joburg Metrobus has applied for an interdict against the strike.
- Read the full original of the report in the above regard by Lesego Makgatho at Sunday Independent
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