Parts of M1 have been blocked by 1 000 SAMWU members
The workers of the City of Joburg are demanding that they be paid what they deserve.
Parts of the M1 North and South have been blocked by the South African Municipal Workers Union (SAMWU) in a protest action that has over 1000 people partaking.
The Joburg Metrobus has warned commuters that the bus routes may be negatively impacted.
Commuter Notice !!!
Due to Public Service Demonstrations this afternoon Metrobus routes may be negatively impacted. We will keep our ear on the ground to update effected routes. @CoJTransport @CityofJoburgZA pic.twitter.com/NSjt6ndM7c— Joburg Metrobus (@JoburgMetrobus) November 10, 2022
These are the areas that are affected:
JHB – Braamfontein (LATEST): M1 Highway – FULL CLOSURE Empire Road <==> Crown Int. #MunicipalWorkers #Braamfontein #SAMWU pic.twitter.com/O2akhoGncA
— TrafficSA (@TrafficSA) November 10, 2022
Cosatu said that the municipal workers in the City of Johannesburg are demanding that they be paid decently. They are gathering at the office of the executive Mayor, Dr Mpho Phalatse.
Municipal workers in the City of Johannesburg have downed tools to demand decent wages. Workers led by @SAMWU_Online are gathering at the premises of the Executive Mayor in Braamfontein #ClassStruggle @Radio702 pic.twitter.com/53nn5EUrOP
— @COSATU Today (@_cosatu) November 10, 2022
This story will be updated as more information becomes available.
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