Nehawu withdraws case against state over protective health clothing
The union says there is now a commitment by the government to address its concerns for the safety of front-line healthcare workers
09 April 2020 - 09:26
The National Education, Health and Allied Workers' Union (Nehawu) has withdrawn a court case against the government over shortages of protective gear for front-line health workers treating patients with Covid-19, after meeting the health minister.
SA main health workers’ union with about 250,000 members, had launched the case to try to force the government to ensure adequate supplies of vital equipment such as masks and gloves...
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