eThekwini refuse services disrupted by 'illegal' strike
The South African Municipal Workers Union (SAMWU) says workers in the solid waste unit in eThekwini are striking because of empty promises of permanent jobs by the City.
Employees under the Expanded Public Works Programme have downed tools over the permanent positions they say they were promised.
The strike, which eThekwini says is illegal, has left rubbish in parts of Durban uncollected
Spokesperson for the municipal workers union, Jaycee Ncanana says the workers are frustrated.
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The city has urged residents keep all refuse within their properties.
Refuse SERVICE INTERRUPTIONS
— eThekwini Municipality (@eThekwiniM) October 3, 2019
The Cleansing and Solid Waste Unit (DSW) is experiencing service interruptions due to an ongoing illegal strike action by EPWP workers. Refuse service collection and street sweeping in and around Durban is affected. pic.twitter.com/K6yW3KrxrW
