Massmart and Saccawu are at loggerheads over wages and other demands that have resulted in four months of periodic strike action by some workers.
Negotiations between Saccawu and Massmart have lasted for over 10 months and have reached a stalemate following a recent collapse in rounds of talks between the groups in December and January this year at the Commission for Conciliation, Arbitration and Mediation . "Makro has an exceptionally well-trained team of backup staff who have gained valuable experience and confidence as the result of Saccawu’s repeated strike action during the past four months. As such, we do not anticipate trading disruption in the event of Saccawu’s further strike action and [we] will, in line with our recent experience, likely see an increase in productivity."
Saccawu, meanwhile, has accused the police and Makro of being in collusion to curtail the current striking workers, saying officers in various parts of Gauteng were unlawfully prohibiting striking workers at Makro to picket or hold gatherings outside various Makro stores including those that are in Wonderboom, Silver Lakes and Alberton.
The union said that Section 69 of the Labour Relations Act affords Saccawu the right to hold gatherings outside Makro premises. He said the allegation of collusion between Makro and the police was without merit and an affront to the SAPS.SAPS referred News24 to the Tshwane and Ekurhuleni metro police departments for comment.
She said the metro police had a presence at the Makro sites in Carnival City and Alberton to ensure that demonstrations are conducted in a peaceful and not a violent manner. She said the metro police are also supported by the SAPS.
_Business I would say they get paid in line with their contribution to the shopping experience at massmart stores 🙄