#PODCAST SAMWU say the suspension & dismissal of eThekwini employees will only hamper progress made in negotiations #sabcnews

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - Workers' union SAMWU is calling for a moratorium on the dismissal of striking municipal workers by the eThekwini Municipality. SAMWU Regional secretary, Xolani Dube, says about 90-percent of municipal employees have returned to work. The almost three-week long municipal strike crippled service delivery in the city and led to widespread community protests. eThekwini mayor Mxolisi Kaunda says it will take at least two weeks to restore service delivery. SAMWU Regional secretary, Xolani Dube says the suspension and dismissal of employees will further hamper the progress made in negotiations...