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Home Affairs makes U-turn on disciplinary action against workers

Source: ECN, 17/06/2017

Home Affairs agreed to enter negotiation with unions after the
Bargaining Councils conciliation hearing on Thursday.

without paying them overtime.

Workers told the department that the order meant that they would have
to use extra money for transport to work and that this warranted
remuneration.

Home Affairs agreed to enter negotiation with unions after the
Bargaining Councils conciliation hearing on Thursday.

The departments Nkidi Mohoboko announced on Saturday that it would
review its disciplinary plans for staff.

Numsas Daniel Mthethi says they will ensure the department keeps its
word.

Those charges must be withdrawn and weâ€™ll make sure those charges are
dropped.

Trade unions and the department will meet on Monday to discuss an
amicable strategy concerning Saturday shifts.

Mohoboko says theyre open to negotiating on the matter.

We will negotiate in a way that satisfies both the employer and
employees.

The department and trade unions have just under six days to come to an
agreement concerning their Saturday shifts for staff.

The Public Service Associations Ivan Fredericks says their mandate is
to ensure their members get what they deserve.

We will ensure there is security measures so that people feel safe in
their working environment.

Unions have subsequently called off the nationwide strike that was
planned for Monday.

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