National Health Laboratory Services (NHLS) staff continued with strike action on Tuesday despite a labour court interdict declaring it to be unlawful
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NHLS spokesperson Mzi Gcukumana said the strike was “sporadic in different locations”. Contingency plans are in place to mitigate the effect on operations. Nehawu is protesting against the salaries of public servants not being increased and lapses in the provision of personal protective equipment for health workers.
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