Media Release
Friday
07 October 2016
The South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SACCI) has noted the intention of COSATU to call all government employees to a national strike.
Reports indicate that COSATU will be marching to Parliament on Friday 7 October 2016 at 13:00. SACCI further notes that COSATU will be handing over memoranda to organised business formations in the regions.
Reports indicate that COSATU wishes to focus on the following:
- Demand the total banning of Labour Brokers
- The fight against job losses
- The demand for minimum wage
- Defend collective Bargaining
- Proper health and safety
- Implementation of the NHI
- Scrapping of the taxation amendment law
- The demand for free education
SACCI being a responsible business organisation, has made its proposals and submissions on the various abovementioned policy issues to the authorities, either directly as SACCI or through BUSA.
SACCI respects rights of individuals or organisations to protest as governed by the rule of law and by the constitution. We urge the organisers of the protest action to respect the right of non-protesting workers. We also urge them to make every effort to avoid violent protests that can lead to loss of life, and also damage to property.
Contact:
SACCI CEO
Mr Alan Mukoki
(082 551 1159)
SACCI Website