Some Gautrain workers affiliated with NUMSA begin indefinite strike over wage disputes
Some Gautrain workers affiliated with the National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (NUMSA) began their indefinite strike over wage disputes on Monday.
They’ve downed tools over a 13% wage hike that they have been demanding from Bombela Operating company since April.
Last week, NUMSA served the company, which operates the Gautrain, with a 48-hour strike notice.
The group gathered at the Maintenance Workshop Depot in Midrand.
The visibly disgruntled workers could be seen burning tires and debris to barricade the road leading to the Gautrain’s all-important Maintenance Workshop Depot.
Though the strike is not violent, the police’s public order unit kept a watchful eye on the industrial action.
On Sunday, the union warned of possible disruptions to the operation of rail system
However, the Bombela Operating Company assured Gautrain commuters that contingency plans are in place to mitigate the impact of the strike.
One of the plans includes transporting passengers in buses from various stations.
-EWN
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