Harsh consequences may reportedly await Great North Transport (GNT) bus drivers affiliated to Trade and Allied Workers of South Africa (Tawusa) who embarked on allegedly illegal protest in the city last Wednesday.
This after GNT indicated that they view the illegal strike in a serious light and has commenced with various internal processes to ensure that such behaviour is uprooted from the company. Patrick Monkoe of the company’s Marketing and Communications Division reiterated that they will come up with measures to prevent such things to happen in the future. He further said the illegal blockade of some of the busy streets in Polokwane was regrettable and unfortunate to the company and they did not condone the action as it happened against the spirit of the Recognition Agreement the company has with the union.
Monkoe quoted GNT Chief Executive Officer Sandile Keswa to have said: “While the unions have rights to raise disputes, it was not necessary for Tawusa to embark on such illegal action, creating havoc on the busy streets and putting the lives of people at risk. On behalf of management and the GNT board, the company unreservedly apologise for the inconvenience caused.”
At the time of going to print, Tawusa Limpopo organiser Simon Makgakga could not be reached for comment as his cell phone was on voicemail.
Story: ENDY SENYATSI
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