Learners urged to attend school during the strike
By Lelethu Mquqo
18 August 2010
As public servants go on strike today, the Education Department says schools will be open as usual.
Trade union federation Cosatu and independent unions announced last night that they had rejected government’s seven percent wage increase offer.
Unions say the strike will continue until the employers agree to the demands of the workers.
Meanwhile, Sadtu has urged striking teachers not to intimidate those who are not taking part in the strike.
Western Cape education minister, Donald Grant, has urged learners not to stay away from school ensuring them that the department will do everything in its power to ensure their safety.
Mass marches are being planned across the country for the 26 of August 2010.
18 August 2010
As public servants go on strike today, the Education Department says schools will be open as usual.
Trade union federation Cosatu and independent unions announced last night that they had rejected government’s seven percent wage increase offer.
Unions say the strike will continue until the employers agree to the demands of the workers.
Meanwhile, Sadtu has urged striking teachers not to intimidate those who are not taking part in the strike.
Western Cape education minister, Donald Grant, has urged learners not to stay away from school ensuring them that the department will do everything in its power to ensure their safety.
Mass marches are being planned across the country for the 26 of August 2010.
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