By Nkhensani Chauke
The South African Municipal Workers Union (SAMWU) has slammed the City of Ekurhuleni’s decision to issue pre-dismissal notices to over 300 Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD) workers.
This after a recent illegal strike by over 300 EMPD officers, causing extensive traffic disruptions on major highways.
The officers blocked major routes, demanding better pay and working conditions.
The City of Ekurhuleni has confirmed that disciplinary action is currently underway against those involved.
However, SAMWU described the municipality’s decision as a blatant attempt to intimidate workers through mass dismissal threats, violating natural justice principles and undermining worker’s constitutional right to express their grievances without fear of reprisal.
“SAMWU stands shoulder-to-shoulder, with the affected workers and pledges to deploy every resource at its disposal to fight tooth and nail against this egregious injustice. We demand the immediate and unconditional withdrawal of these pre-dismissal notices and insist that the municipality enter
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