SAMWU court application against Kouga Municipality struck off the roll: The Labour Court has struck the SA Municipal Workers Union's urgent interdict application against the Kouga Municipality to reinstate suspended shop stewards off the roll. Source: "Gqeberha" - BingNews. Chippa will fight for Nedbank Cup final spot, says Eva Nga: Chippa United will do everything in their power to get to the Nedbank Cup final, says striker Bienvenu Eva Nga. Source: "Gqeberha" - BingNews. The IOL Sports … [Read more...] about SAMWU court application against Kouga Municipality struck off the roll – Gqeberha in the News
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SAMWU members protest in Kouga in support of suspended shop stewards – News from GroundUp
SAMWU members protest in Kouga in support of suspended shop stewards: Suspension followed strike over Covid-19 allowance Source: GroundUp News. KZN church leaders speak out against xenophobia: MK vet leader says the organisation’s name has been dragged “to the ground” by attackers claiming to be veterans Source: GroundUp News. New “R4 million” taxi rank is useless, say taxi drivers: Tsomo taxi rank, which has been ready for two years, is too small for taxis to turn in, they say Source: … [Read more...] about SAMWU members protest in Kouga in support of suspended shop stewards – News from GroundUp
Covid-19: City Of Cape Town rebuffs SAMWU claims of 9 officers testing positive – News from GroundUp
Covid-19: City Of Cape Town rebuffs SAMWU claims of 9 officers testing positive: Two officers who tested positive had no contact with homeless people at Strandfontein camp Source: GroundUp News. Covid-19 concerns at homeless camp after officers test positive: Up to a week after being tested, dozens of people staying at the City of Cape Town’s Strandontein camp don’t have their results Source: GroundUp News. “Coronavirus is the last thing to worry about while looking for gold deep inside … [Read more...] about Covid-19: City Of Cape Town rebuffs SAMWU claims of 9 officers testing positive – News from GroundUp
SAMWU Condemns New Salaries of Municipal Managers
Dear MyPE The South African Municipal Workers’ Union (SAMWU) has learnt with great disappointment the Determination of Upper Limits which regulates the salaries of Municipal Managers. As Gazetted on the 8th November 2018, City Managers are set to receive an annual salary of R3.9 million while those reporting directly to Municipal Managers will be receiving over R3 million annually. These increases happen when municipal workers are heavily underpaid, when municipal workers demand a … [Read more...] about SAMWU Condemns New Salaries of Municipal Managers
The Collapse of Local Government Salary and Wage Negotiations
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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King Williams Town news: Water back as Samwu ends strike
Water back as Samwu ends strike: “The only area still being affected is King William’s Town where supply will be restored within next 72 hours.” Sixty Samwu workers had been on a two-day unprotected strike which affected water supply to some areas of Buffalo City, he said. Source: "King Williams Town" - BingNews. South Africa: Taxi Violence Suspects Hands Themselves Over to Police: KING WILLIAM'S TOWN: "We committed ourselves to uproot taxi violence and to arrest those in the taxi industry … [Read more...] about King Williams Town news: Water back as Samwu ends strike
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
Services Back to Normal as SAMWU Municipal Strike Called Off
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
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
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
