The South African Municipal Workers’ Union (SAMWU) has formally declared a dispute at the South African Local Government Bargaining Council (SALGBC) where salary and wage negotiations were being held between organized labour and the South African Local Government Association (SALGA) which represents the country’s municipalities and their entities. After 3 rounds of negotiations, the facilitator had presented a proposal to be considered as the basis for an agreement. The proposal … [Read more...] about The Collapse of Local Government Salary and Wage Negotiations
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Municipal business as usual on Monday
A marathon meeting between a Mayoral Task Team and municipal workers unions (Samwu and Imatu) broke the impasse that led to residents being denied services. This means municipal libraries, all offices of the traffic department and workers of the electricity and energy department will now be back at their posts on Monday to provide services from their respective directorates. Mr Bheza Ntshona, spokesperson for the Mayoral Task Team, said the negotiations were intricate and sensitive since the … [Read more...] about Municipal business as usual on Monday
Mfanasekhaya Gqobose (Eric Tindale) Customer Care Centre closed as workers picket outside
The Mfanasekhaya Gqobose (formerly Eric Tindale) Customer Care Centre has been closed as municipal workers are picketing just outside the building. This means the public will not be able to access the customer care centre to pay their accounts, among other things. Residents can pay their municipal accounts at any Post Office, any branch of Standard Bank, Pick and Pay or by phone (041 506 5524). All service delivery related queries can be reported on 086 020 5050. … [Read more...] about Mfanasekhaya Gqobose (Eric Tindale) Customer Care Centre closed as workers picket outside
Municipalities Brace for Strike Action
With municipal workers expected to go on strike from Monday, municipalities are finalising contingency plans and asking residents for help during the strike period. With their wage demands unmet, workers belong to the South African Municipal Workers Union (Samwu) are expected to begin strike action on Monday, while the Independent Municipal and Allied Trade Union (Imatu) is expected to join in later in the week. The trade unions have asked for an 18% or R2 000 increase, while the South … [Read more...] about Municipalities Brace for Strike Action
Municipal Strike Management Plan to Counter Anticipated Strike Action
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality will be implementing a strike management plan to counter the anticipated strike action of the South African Workers Union (Samwu) and its counterpart Imatu that is expected to take place from next week. Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality's Chairperson for Corporate Services, Cllr Nomamerica Magopeni, said the Strike Management Plan includes the establishment of a Strike Management Centre. "The no-work-no-pay rule will be strictly applied and we would like … [Read more...] about Municipal Strike Management Plan to Counter Anticipated Strike Action
