This week, workers affiliated to Demawusa downed their tools because their employer refused to accede to their 18% salary increase demand.
Speaking at Gandhi Square in the Johannesburg CBD yesterday as the strike entered the third day, the drivers affiliated to Democratic Municipal and Allied Workers’ Union of SA said they were happy that busses have stopped operating.
Payment of long service bonus;Another driver who spoke on condition of anonymity called on commuters to join their strike. Demawusa deputy secretary general Dion Makhura said they are currently not involved in any talks with Metrobus.
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