Myciti strike
Sarpbac: No complaints received from MyCiTi employees, unions during strike
An illegal strike by some MyCiTi workers employed by a number of companies contracted to help run the service has been on-going for several weeks now.
MyCiTi infrastructure has come under attack in recent weeks amid a strike by some drivers and other employees.
It’s unclear what the strike is about, but drivers are preventing buses from leaving the main depot.
Three cars and a bus stop were set on fire during demonstrations over the new MyCiTi routes.
An agreement has been reached between the union and operating company, Transpeninsula.
Satawu workers have been on strike since last month over poor working conditions among other issues.
Satawu affiliated drivers have been striking over poor working conditions for the past two weeks.
Transport union Satawu says there’ve been no negotiations to end the strike.
The trade union federation called on all drivers to join striking employees.
The drivers say the strike will continue until all their demans are met.
Several routes will be affected as drivers down their keys from 2pm today.
Drivers say they won’t be back behind their steering wheels until they receive what they want.
Mayor Patricia de Lille says the municipality has stepped in by bringing in extra busses and drivers.
Drivers claim they work under poor conditions and can't afford to provide for their families.
The drivers are demanding a R9,000 salary increase, better working hours and benefits including medical aid.
The city's Brett Herron says the drivers are currently attempting to block the dedicated MyCiTi bus lanes.
Workers went on a wildcat strike in protest against long working hours and poor wages.
The City of CT says it has a plan in place to mitigate the impact of the wildcat strike.
The City of CT says many commuters were stranded this morning as a result of the strike.