COSATU backs SACCAWU Meropa Casino strikers

[Patrick Craven]

COSATU Limpopo pres statement  

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE.

 

COSATU Limpopo Province fully supports the SACCAWU strike at Meropa Casino / Entertainment Centre outside Polokwane. The union and management have deadlocked on the following reasonable demands :

 

      13 % Across the Board Wage increase demand.

      Employment of scheduled / casual / part-time employees on a full-time basis.

      Tips for services provided not to be surrendered to the employer’s coffers.

 

The current average Basic Salary stands at about R 4 400. 00 per month.

 

We call upon workers in the same sector, especially those casual employees who are not paid any basic salary but take home only tips, to join SACCAWU NOW for the betterment of their working conditions.

 

DAN SEBABI

COSATU LIMPOPO PROVINCIAL SECRETARY, 015 292 2981.