The workers are striking over a 5.4% wage increase dispute that has been taking place for seven weeks. But the city says the hike is unaffordable.
The Local Government Bargaining Council (LGBC) has ordered that the city pay the collective agreement to grant workers a 5.4% wage increase. This is the amount agreed upon in 2021.
Guest: Cllr Ofentse Madzebatela MMC For Human Settlements As MMC For Human Settlements
Guest: Gauteng SAMWU Secretary, Mpho Tladinyane