GEORGE NEWS - Further to the unprotected (illegal) strike that took place on Friday 4 June, George Municipality has been made aware that certain municipal workers will continue their strike action today, Monday 7 June. 

Due to the strike, residents are notified that refuse collection will be delayed for the Monday Collection areas. 

Kindly leave your refuse bags out as collection will take place, although possibly later than usual. 

Today’s strike action remains unprotected and therefore illegal, as there are certain procedural aspects which must be complied with in order to embark on a protected strike. These include referring a dispute to the Bargaining Council and allowing for a period of 30 days to afford parties to the dispute an opportunity to resolve the dispute. 

The intention to strike should be submitted to the employer with 48 hours’ Notice,  which has not happened. 

George Municipality will not tolerate illegal action, and as such will adopt a no work, no pay stance as well as implementing procedures for dismissal where applicable.

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