COSATU Gauteng press statement on mass dismissal of Gautrain bus drivers
The Congress of South African Trade Unions in Gauteng has observed with
serious concern the dismissal of about three hundred bus drivers by the
Gautrain. We have noted that these dismissals are taking place when there is
a serious challenge of unemployment, poverty and inequalities and the
economic outlook of the world is very bleak.
We will be seeking an urgent meeting with the management of the company in
an attempt to find a lasting solution to the impasse between them and the
workers.
The workers have a genuine problem about their working conditions which
needs to be addressed and attended to by management, instead of resorting to
dismissal. Dismissing workers without attending to the causes of the strikes
with not help or assist the situation.
We hence call upon both the government and management of Gautrain to
urgently come to the table to resolve the problem. COSATU in Gauteng has
already approached both management and the company for a meeting to resolve
the matter.
For further information contact Dumisani Dakile, COSATU Gauteng Provincial
Secretary, on 0827271422
