Metrobus
EFF denies it left tents, litter at Gandhi Square after manifesto launch
The EFF held its event, which drew a large crowd of supporters on Sunday, and on Monday morning, Metrobus complained that it was unable to access the square.
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Buses, commuters unable to access Gandhi Square as EFF tents left behind
Metrobus has since asked commuters to walk around the square to access buses to get to their destinations.
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Metrobus services to resume as Demawusa calls off strike
Workers aligned to labour union Demawusa, who represent about 1.4% of Metrobus’s 900-strong workforce, embarked on a strike since May in support of their 18% wage increase demand.
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MEC Mamabolo calls on City of JHB to intervene in Metrobus, union dispute
On Tuesday, the bus company's court application to stop the strike by union-affiliated employees was struck from the roll with a cost order.
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Metrobus urges commuters to use alternative transport as strike hits third week
Metrobus management and the employees who have abandoned their posts are still at loggerheads over demands tabled by union, Demawusa.
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Metrobus bid to interdict Demawusa strike struck off roll
The bus company approached the court to stop employees affiliated to the union from demonstrating.
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Demawusa vows to continue wage strike which has crippled Metrobus services
Workers associated with the union have demanded an 18% salary increase, a R15,000 COVID-19 allowance, and a 14th cheque.
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Frustrated Metrobus commuters appeal to company, union to reach agreement
Commuters, who depend on the bus service have been forced to find alternative means of transport as the strike enters its eighth day.
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Metrobus counts cost of ongoing drivers' strike
The union has demanded an 18% salary increase and has also raised concerns relating to salary disparities and unfair dismissals. However, Metrobus said it was unable to meet that demand.
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Demawusa to Metrobus: Refuse to engage us and strike continues indefinitely
Workers have been on strike since last week demanding an 18% wage increase.
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Union not budging on strike until Metrobus negotiates with them
Labour union, the Democratic Municipal and Allied Workers Union of South Africa (Demawusa), is continuing with its strike action on behalf of Metrobus drivers, who are its members, and maintains that it will do so until Metrobus recognises the union’s legitimacy and negotiates with them. #MetrobusStrike #DEMAWUSA #SAFTU
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Striking Metrobus drivers accuse management of arrogance with refusal to talk
Metrobus management refused to negotiate with union officials, saying that it was not recognised.
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Metrobus drivers vow to continue strike until demands met
Employees affiliated to Demawusa were demanding, among other things, an 18% wage hike. The bus company, though, said that it was not prepared to negotiate with a union it did not recognise.
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Village Main, one of Metrobus’ largest depots, not operating due to strike
However, the company said it managed to operate 75% of its fleet by redirecting buses and making multiple trips to collect stranded commuters.
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Metrobus commuters likely to be left in the lurch as drivers go on strike today
Commuters using the Johannesburg bus service may have to find alternative transport following the Democratic Municipal and Allied Workers Union of South Africa (Demawusa)'s announcement of an indefinite strike.
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Metrobus strike: Jhb residents urged to make alternative transport plans
With public schools reopening for the second term tomorrow, Metrobus spokesperson Goodwill Shiburi said commuters should prepare for major disruptions.
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As Monday Metrobus strike looms, Joburg commuters may be affected
Members affiliated to labour union Demawusa will not report for work on Monday citing a number of grievances, including those dealing with wages.
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Metrobus to compensate passengers who lost trips during strike
Last week, the Labour Court interdicted the strike action by members affiliated to the Democratic Municipal and Allied Workers Union of South Africa.
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Buses fully operational, says Metrobus
Workers went on strike last week after demanding better pay and office space.
