SAPU spokesperson, Lesiba Thobakgale says a notice to strike was given to the public service and administration department.
HAITU general secretary, Lerato Mthunzi criticised Health Minister Joe Phaahla and accused him
of downplaying the workers.
Phaahla has given NEHAWU and other unions until Tuesday morning to get back to work and put an end to the two-week wage strike.
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The Labour Appeal Court has ruled partly in favour of the National Education Hospital and Allied Workers Union (NEHAWU) on its strike.
Phaahla visited Thelle Mogoerane District Hospital on Monday morning where all services came to a complete standstill last week.
NEHAWU’s general-secretary Zola Saphetha told the media on Sunday that government has been arrogant during wage negotiations.
HAITU general-secretary Lerato Mthunzi says members will also demand a 10% wage hike, joining NEHAWU amongst other public sector workers.
Gauteng Health spokesperson Motalatale Modiba says that emergency personnel have been threatened by members of NEHAWU.
Shocking video footage emerged of a doctor being VIOLENTLY pushed out of her office in a Mpumalanga hospital by striking workers
Health spokesperson Motalatale Modiba says failure to report to work will result in the ‘no work no pay’ principle being applied for NEHAWU.
Wage strike: here is information on the ongoing public sector strikes – who is striking, and what is at stake.
The strike over wages has paralysed some hospitals and government offices this week. NEHAWU has lost an opportunity to win public support.
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There were still disruptions at some health facilities by striking workers on Thursday, but the situation appears to have been much calmer
Healthcare workers have been ordered to return to work after the Gauteng Department of Health obtained a court interdict
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Health spokesperson Motalatale Modiba says several hospitals across the province have been affected by NEHAWU strike.
NEHAWU striking members protested across the country on Wednesday, with some strikers closing down hospitals, and disrupting health services
Gauteng Health spokesperson Motalatale Modiba says that emergency personnel have been threatened by members of NEHAWU.
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Health and Allied Workers’ Union said strike action in support of a wage demand expanded on Monday in spite of a court interdict.
The department argued that the strike by Nehawu would cause harm to government and public services including health and education.
National health department spokesperson said several hospitals were affected by violent actions by NEHAWU outside health facilities.
In statement, government respects the rights of trade unions to organise and the rights of members to embark on peaceful and lawful protests.