CAPE TOWN – It’s understood the South African Transport and Allied Staff Union (Satawu) is to hunt authorized recommendation after Metrorail was granted a courtroom interdict towards a strike amongst a few of its staff.
#MetrorailStrike The group is being stopped from going into the station by their leaders. MM pic.twitter.com/T7k4xpr31b
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A small group of Metrorail staff has gathered in entrance of the Cape City practice station, protesting as a part of the Satawu-led strike over grievances referring to outsourcing and different points.
A protesting employee has advised Eyewitness Information that he is anticipating extra colleagues to hitch the demonstration.
Protesters are singing previous liberation wrestle songs underneath the watchful eye of cops.
#MetrorailStrike Extra members have joined the group. MM pic.twitter.com/OmemQU6vW4
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Satawu’s Lutho Mhlontlo says they’re protesting for a wage improve as nicely.
“We would like them to make use of fastened and everlasting staff to turn out to be everlasting, as a result of a few of them have been rendering providers for over seven years.”
Mhlontlo has urged protesters to push forward with the strike, whereas the union seeks authorized recommendation over a courtroom interdict obtained by Metrorail final night time.
(Edited by Shimoney Regter)