Medupi workers still on ‘unprotected strike’

LIMPOPO – More than 12,000 workers are demanding better living conditions in hostels and bonuses.

Eskom says about 1,500 workers have returned to their posts at the Medupi Power Station, but more than 12,000 others are still on what it says is an unprotected strike led by National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (Numsa).

The workers are demanding better living conditions in hostels, bonuses for the completion of unit six as well as a higher living-out allowance.

Yesterday, police fired rubber bullets at demonstrators allegedly intimidating other workers.

Eskom spokesperson Khulu Phasiwe says a court has interdicted the workers to return but this has not happened.

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