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Date: 17 December 2019
Media Release: Immediate
SACTWU members on strike at Shakaland Hotel, in Durban
On 17 December 2019, the COSATU- affiliated Southern African Clothing and Textile Workers’ Union (SACTWU) commenced a protected strike at Shakaland Hotel in KwaZulu Natal. Our members are on strike for wage increases and annual bonuses.
Before commencing with the strike, on 13 December 2019, SACTWU conducted a strike ballot, obtaining permission from members to proceed with strike action. 80% of the workers voted in favour of the strike.
This morning 30 workers downed tools and are now fighting for their wage increase.
The workers are demanding a R750 wage increase, which is a 14% increase. Another matter that the workers are fighting for is a 13th cheque. In the previous two year agreement, there was an agreement of a 3 weeks’ annual bonus and members are demanding an extra week.
After one round of negotiations the employer had not made any offers to the workers. This gives the impression that they are not negotiating with us in good faith. As a result of this we had declared a dispute and referred it to the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA).
We will support our members and will continue to fight for better rights for all workers.
SACTWU members and workers all deserve a living wage!
The media is invited to cover the strike.
Issued by
Andre Kriel
General Secretary
SACTWU
For further comment please contact SACTWU’s Siphelele Khuzwayo on cell number 078 707 0270 .
