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The South African Municipal Workers Union (SAMWU) Ba-Phalaborwa leaders and municipal workers are up in arms.
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They took to the streets to march and submit a memo to the mayor outlining their concerns today (Thursday 26)
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Some which are: Abuse of authority by certain officials, appointment of certain employees to act in positions for duration exceeding the period approved by law without council resolution.
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They also alleged that the municipality has contravened the provisions of the amendes Labour Relation Act by making members work on senior positions without compensation.
Grievances were given a deadline of 21 working days.
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