Strikes at SANParks

[Lisbeth]

It had to happen sooner or later. It is part of the getting experience and the realization of a certain power of the poorer part of the population.

[Richprins]

Striking in Skuks yesterday:


http://lowvelder.co.za/398462/video-knp ... e-skukuza/

[Lisbeth]

They do not seem to be that many

[Richprins]

No, that is why I said it is a bit fishy..the green union is newly "independent", and now competing with Nehawu, the Gov-alligned union.

[Lisbeth]

and now the unions start a war between them

No way that certain countries can learn from the mistakes of the more progressive ones

[harrys]

Saw them striking at Addo today

[Richprins]

HOSPERSA STRIKE ACTION CALLED OFF

South African National Parks (SANParks) management today confirmed that all their employees who embarked on a strike action and are members of Health and Other Service Personnel Trade Union of South Africa (HOSPERSA) are back at their posts. The union sent official correspondence to SANParks formally announcing the unconditional end of strike action by their members last night, 01 August 2017.

SANParks Head of Communications Janine Raftopoulos welcomed the union’s decision “we are glad that the protected strike by some members of HOSPERSA has ended and those who participated are back at work. A prolonged strike would have meant salary losses for our colleagues and more hardships during this tough economic climate. We would like to extend our gratitude to all the SANParks employees who ensured day to day operations in our Parks were not disrupted and thank our visitors for being patient during this period.” concluded Raftopoulos.

For Bookings and updates, guests can visit the SANParks Website http://www.sanparks.org alternatively guests can call our central reservations number: +27 12 428 9111.

Issued by: South African National Parks (SANParks) Corporate Communications

Media enquiries:
Janine Raftopoulos, SANParks Head of Communications.
Contact: Tel: 012 426 5170, cell: 071 444 3121 or email: janine.raftopoulos@sanparks.org

Reynold Thakhuli, General Manager: Media, PR & Stakeholder Relations.
Tel: 012 426 5170, Mobile: 073 373 4999 or email: rey.thakhuli@sanparks.org or

Ike Phaahla, SANParks Media Specialist.
Tel: 012 426 5315, Mobile 083 673 6974 or email: Isaac.phaahla@sanparks.org

[Richprins]

UPDATE: KNP strike suspended
“Our members found that continuing with the action would result in too great losses for them.”
2 hours ago


SKUKUZA – A protected strike by Kruger National Park employees was called off on Wednesday, two weeks after it commenced on July 19. In their efforts for an increase of R26,23 per month, protesters lost a minimum of R270,35 per day.

Lowvelder previously reported that a wage dispute sparked the action, which was suspended on July 20 and resumed five days later.


Members of the Health and Other Service Personnel Trade Union of South Africa (Hospersa) demanded a nine per cent increase for its members.

SANParks offered a 6,01 per cent salary adjustment and a one per cent pay progression. Hospersa rejected the offer.
In other words, SANParks offered R7 023,66 per month and the union demanded R7 049,89.

During the strike a no-work, no-pay rule applied, which resulted in great financial losses for those who participated.

“Our members found that continuing with the action would result in too great losses for them. The issues will be addressed by means of future consultation,” said Hospersa’s public-relations officer, Kevin Halama.

http://lowvelder.co.za/399872/knp-strike-suspended/

[Lisbeth]

Is that amount netto or gross? Are meals and housing included?

[Richprins]