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2009-07-24: City prepares for the national municipal strike action
The strike by municipal employees that is due to start on Monday 27 July
2009 is a national one, as such the City of Johannesburg, working together with the South African Local Government Association (SALGA), are putting together contingency plans to militate against the effects of the strike action by members of the South African Municipal Union (SAMWU) and the Independent Municipal Trade Union (IMATU) jointly.
Notwithstanding the fact that this is a national strike, the City will
make every effort to ensure that there will be minimal or no interruption to public services.
The City of Johannesburg supports the right of workers to exercise their rights as enshrined in our country’s Constitution and the Labour Relations Act. However, in the exercise of this fundamental right, it expects both unions to ensure that those involved in the strike, respect and uphold the rights of those that have elected not to strike and in particular essential services personnel.
In this regard the City calls on the leadership and members of both unions to refrain from any act of intimidation or lawlessness whilst exercising their right to strike.
In cases where service backlog problems are experienced, necessary
arrangements will be made to catch up and residents are urged to report service problems at our Call Centre on 011 375-5555.
Contact:
Nthatisi Modingoane
Deputy Director: Communications
CITY OF JOHANNESBURG
Tel: (011) 407 7354
Fax: 403 3494
Cell: 082 467 9228
E-mail: nthatisem@joburg.org.za
