The City of Johannesburg has reached an agreement with 280 workers who were dismissed 23 years ago by the then Midrand council. Joburg mayor Herman Mashaba concluded the agreement with the South African Federation of Trade Unions (Saftu) led by its general-secretary Zwelinzima Vavi. More than 500 municipal workers went on strike in 1994 in protest against corruption and nepotism within the Midrand council. They were dismissed and left penniless and most of them were denied their pension entitlements. "The city will ensure that these workers are considered for existing and new vacancies and will be appointed where possible into permanent positions over the next six months … the Johannesburg Metropolitan Council and Saftu further agreed that the City will work tirelessly to investigate what became of these workers’ pension funds‚" Mashaba’s office said on Thursday. Saftu was elated with the decision of the city. "It is also a victory for all workers‚ as it has set an important precede...
Would you like to comment on this article?
Sign up (it's quick and free) or sign in now.
Please read our Comment Policy before commenting.
Subscribe now to unlock this article.
Support BusinessLIVE’s award-winning journalism for R129 per month (digital access only).
There’s never been a more important time to support independent journalism in SA. Our subscription packages now offer an ad-free experience for readers.
Cancel anytime.
Questions? Email helpdesk@businesslive.co.za or call 0860 52 52 00. Got a subscription voucher? Redeem it now.