Saturday, August 13, 2011

Samwu members embark on a strike on Monday

Lusanda Bill
13 August 2011

A national strike by the South African Municipal Workers Union starts on Monday.

The strike by about 200-thousand Samwu members is expected to have a major effect on service delivery at 262-municipalities across in the country.

Samwu is demanding an 18-percent salary increase, while the South African Local Government Association is offering 6-point-8-per-cent. Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality is to implement a strike management plan.

Spokesperson Kupido Baron says the no work; no pay rule will apply.

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