The demands from eThekwini Municipality's workers have deepened as more Units join the strike to have their salary increased from grade 4 to grade 10.
eThekwini Municipality workers brought the traffic to a standstill in Durban's CBD as the protest in front of the City Hall demanding a salary increase. Picture: Siboniso MngadieThekwini Municipality workers brought the traffic to a standstill in Durban's CBD as the protest in front of the City Hall demanding a salary increase.
Heavy trucks from Durban Solid Waste , roads and transport, parks and electricity department was left unattended on the roads blocking the traffic, while thousands of municipal workers protested in front of the City Hall.Power outages were reported in several areas, it alleged that it was deliberately done by the protesting workers.Even lifeguards left the beaches unattended and joined thousands of city workers across departments.
However, unions said they were not consulted about when this was done and they found it very unfair to the workers who have served in the municipality for many years. Abraham Xulu, Chairperson of South Africa Municipal Worker Union in eThekwini Region said they have submitted their memorandum to the city and it was up to the managers to give what they demand.
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