Chaos erupted at the Richards Bay port on Thursday as Transnet workers downed tools and embarked on protests which could disrupt exports.
“Untu leadership’s priority through this process is to ensure our members are protected during the strike. Members must take note that notwithstanding that Untu requested the Transnet bargaining council on September 20 to initiate the process of establishing picketing rules, they have failed to initiate this process and have failed to establish picketing rules by September 23 as requested.”
Transnet spokesperson Ayanda Shezi said since tabling an initial offer, Transnet has made concerted efforts by improving its wage offer on four occasions. “This in spite of the operational and financial challenges facing the organisation, fully understanding the impact any strike action would have on employees, industry and the economy.
“Transnet’s primary focus remains to avoid mass industrial action as this will have a profound impact on economic activity across all sectors and urges workers to consider the long-term consequences of the strike on themselves, their colleagues, their families and the SA economy,” Shezi added.A police spokesperson referred all queries related to the strike to national SAPS.
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