Transnet SOC Ltd says that they have noted plans by the South African Transport & Allied Workers’ Union (SATAWU) to embark on protest action on 3 November 2023.
Transnet regards the planned protest action as unprotected because the union has not complied with compulsory prerequisites for a lawful protest, which include a structured process conducted by NEDLAC.
As a result, SATAWU is not in possession of the required certificate from NEDLAC. SATAWU has been given until COB today to provide a written undertaking that it will not embark on the unprotected protest and will not instigate others to do the same.
Transnet additionally issued a circular pointing out that if the action proceeds, the ‘no work, no pay’ principle will apply and disciplinary action may be taken against employees participating in the illegal strike.
Transnet reports that contingency plans have been put in place in the event of the SATAWU leadership and member scontinuin with the action.
