VIDEO – ‘No increase, no production’ says Eskom’s Tutuka employees

The workers are demanding a 15% increase across the board and a R2 000 housing allowance, according to Mr Phiri Nkosi, chairman of the National Union of Mine Workers (NUM).

June 13, 2018

Dumisani Zwane Less than a minute

Tutuka Power Station had a shutdown this morning due to a nationwide strike over salary increments.

The workers are demanding a 15% increase across the board and a R2 000 housing allowance, according to Mr Phiri Nkosi, chairman of the National Union of Mine Workers (NUM).

Eskom is currently offering a zero percentage increase.

See the video below: apologies for the quality

“Eskom promised to give its employees an annual increase at the beginning of July and has to come on board and play ball since VAT has increased,” Mr Nkosi said.

Provincial police arrived on the scene to monitor the situation.

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June 13, 2018

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