Buffalo City Metro (BCM) workers downed tools on Friday to march to City Hall with a long list of grievances.At the centre was city manager Andile Sihlahla, who they accused of failing to resolve many grievances.
The workers are affiliated to the SA Municipal Workers Union (Samwu). About 500 workers marched from the North End Stadium escorted by law enforcement.
They sang or carried posters which read: “Sihlahla must fall”, “We want our R3,000 bonus now”, and “Sihlahla don’t treat us like dogs”.
A list of 22 demands was read out as part of the memorandum handed over to mayor Xola Pakati. Samwu BCM regional secretary Zolani Ndlela said: “We’re calling for job evaluation results to be released and to be implemented as promised by management, and further demand the employer fast-track implementation of job evaluation.”
The workers also demanded:The absorption of temporary employees who have been in metro employ for more than three months;Bonuses, scarce skills allowances and sewer allowance;Employment of head of department for municipal services; andAll funded vacant posts be filled...