Post Office strike can be ended by honouring 8-month old agreement
06 October 2014
The DA welcomes the decision to place the SA Post Office (SAPO) Chief Executive Officer, Christopher Hlekane on extended leave.
The absence of any reliable commitments from the SAPO on steps taken to end the current strike is a sad indictment on this organisation. Reports of damage to property and intimidation by striking workers is of great concern.
At the root of the unrest is that the SAPO management has failed to honour its undertaking given to workers 8 months ago that it would employ causal workers as permanent part-time workers.
The implementation of the flexible labour strategy meant casual workers would qualify for benefits including vacation and maternity leave, medical aid, pension and a housing allowance.