Although the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality managed to secure worker attendance of approximately 90% during the duration of the SAMWU strike, its labour force was almost up to its full complement today. This comes as SAMWU announced the end of the industrial action that started on August 15th. The no work, no pay rule applied during the strike. Residents are reminded to contact the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality’s service delivery call centre at 0800 20 50 50 for any municipal related … [Read more...] about Services Back to Normal as SAMWU Municipal Strike Called Off
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Municipal Strike No Longer Fun and Games as Violence Increases
Services at the Korsten, Sidwell and Uitenhage Traffic and Licensing Departments were affected as a result of the municipal strike in Nelson Mandela Bay. Municipal Spokesperson, Kupido Baron reports this afternoon that all are back up and working again. But, residents are notified that the industrial action might affect their transactions and if they consider postponing their trip to the abovementioned centres, it is encouraged. Possible strike related criminal activities took place last … [Read more...] about Municipal Strike No Longer Fun and Games as Violence Increases
Municipal Strike Closes Museum
This is to notify the public that the Red Location Museum operations have unfortunately come to a standstill since the start of the Municipal Strike. As soon as the strike is over the Museum will be fully on board to launch programmes and activities which were/or might be affected during the strike duration. This may also include the planned: Greening of the Red Location Museum Precinct With best regards Annette du Plessis … [Read more...] about Municipal Strike Closes Museum
Municipal Libraries Closed due to Municipal Strike Action
All 22 libraries of the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality will be closed until the municipal workers strike, that today reached its eight day, is over. Staff at the libraries were intimidated since Monday by striking workers and the decision to close the facilities was made in order to ensure the safety of the staff as well as the buildings. Residents whose library books must be returned during this period can call the library to renew the borrowing period of their books. All necessary measures … [Read more...] about Municipal Libraries Closed due to Municipal Strike Action
Security Measures Bearing Fruit as Strike Action Continues
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality’s beefed-up security measures paid off today as municipal buildings were secured and clinics that planned to remain open during the strike period, did and continued to deliver services today. This morning approximately 90% of staff reported for duty and a striking member of the South African Municipal Workers Union (Samwu) was arrested for malicious damage to property after a municipal truck was stoned in the vicinity of the Lillian Diedericks … [Read more...] about Security Measures Bearing Fruit as Strike Action Continues
Municipality to Tighten Security after Threats to Workers
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality will be tightening security tomorrow after threats against non-striking workers increased during the course of the day. This step came after approximately 90% of the employees of the local government institution turned up for work on the sixth day of industrial action. One of the cases that the South African Police Services are investigating at this stage is the intimidation of patients at the Walmer/Gqebera Clinic this afternoon when approximately ten … [Read more...] about Municipality to Tighten Security after Threats to Workers
Municipality Obtains Interdict to Enforce Picketing Rules
It was a quiet day in Nelson Mandela Bay on Friday with no picketing from members of the South African Municipal Workers Union and the Independent Municipal and Allied Trade Union (IMATU) did not join the strike notwithstanding their notice indicating that they would do so. Most municipal services were rendered as scheduled with no significant disruptions and customer care centres and depots closed because of intimidation on Thursday were reopened. The levels of attendance were better but not … [Read more...] about Municipality Obtains Interdict to Enforce Picketing Rules
Eight SAMWU Members ‘with weapons’ Arrested
Eight members of the South African Municipal Workers' Union were arrested outside Lilian Diedericks building this morning at about 08:40 after they allegedly got aggressive with the police. SAMWU members arrived early in various municipal buildings this morning and reportedly intimidated employees that were coming to work. Police who form part of the strike management team were deployed outside key municipal buildings to ensure the employees' safety. The SAMWU members arrested this morning … [Read more...] about Eight SAMWU Members ‘with weapons’ Arrested
Just When You Thought it was Safe to Walk on the Streets
Police and municipal security services dispersed a crown of just over 300 employees of the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality who marched illegally from the Mfanasekhaya Gqobose Building to City Hall at around 1:00 pm on 17 August 2011. The striking municipal workers were allowed to engage in the illegal march with police keeping a close watch on them until they started a fire just outside city hall and next to a vehicle (assumed to be belonging to an employee not participating in the strike) … [Read more...] about Just When You Thought it was Safe to Walk on the Streets
Workers Reject Strike
What a wonderful and reassuring headline to wake up to in this mornings Herald. I must say thank you to our Municipal workers for saying No!! Our streets have not been trashed, the ratepayers can but be grateful and appreciate the sensible reaction of our street workers. As the Ward Councillor for Central this made my day. I remember so vividly the last strike when bins were tipped out into the streets, flower beds trashed and a mess created that was so sad to see. Once again thank you to … [Read more...] about Workers Reject Strike
Over 80% Employee Turnout in Mandela Bay Yesterday, 9 Customer Care Centres Closed Today
There were no recorded disruptions to service delivery in Nelson Mandela Bay yesterday as over 80% of employees reported for work. All refuse collection trucks worked according to schedule, the sewerage plants functioned as usual and electrical and water related services were rendered. Only the Fresh Produce Market experienced a serious staff stay away yesterday, inconveniencing shoppers. Nine customer care centres in Daleview, Khayamnandi, Despatch, Mthombolwazi, Motherwell Shopping … [Read more...] about Over 80% Employee Turnout in Mandela Bay Yesterday, 9 Customer Care Centres Closed Today
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
