SACCI calls on government to intervene in Numsa strike

Loyiso Langeni
07 July 2014

The South African Chamber of Commerce has called on government to intervene and protect workers and business from the strike by the National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa. 

Sacci Senior Policy Consultant Pietman Roos said striking Numsa members have been damaging property, animal cruelty and physical assault. 

“These acts of barbaric and it’s also indication that Numsa unable to control its members.

We are calling on government specifically police to intervene and make sure that workers who choose to go to work are safe and also to stop any potential incident of property damage.” Roos added.

Numsa has been on a national strike since last week Tuesday demanding a 15% wage increase.