DSW workers who blocked roads with trucks could be dismissed

eThekwini Municipality will be motivating for the dismissal of workers who used DSW trucks to block roads during their protest.

Sep 7, 2022 - 14:13
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DSW workers who blocked roads with trucks could be dismissed

eThekwini’s Durban Solid Waste head Raymond Rampersad revealed that the Municipality will be motivating the dismissals of workers who used DSW trucks to block roads during their protest.

Rampersad explained the steps taken to stop workers from going on go-slows/strikes

Rampersad revealed the news during a presentation to members of the executive committee on Tuesday, 6 September. His questions surrounded the topic ‘why the city was dirty’ reports stated.

In response to a number of ward councillors complaining about dirt bags piling up, Rampersad stated that DSW employees have embarked on strikes or go-slows since their overtime was cut.

Those who used trucks to block roads will face repercussions

Rampersad said the ‘no work no pay’ policy was implemented following this and they are also charging those who took used the municipality trucks to block roads during their strike.

“The DSW unit is being assisted by the legal unit to preside and prosecute those that transgressed council’s policies,”

said Rampersad.

According to The Witness, he spoke about being ‘too quick’ to cut the overtime budget. Rampersad believes this could have been a gradual process. He explained that eThekwini cleaning services are a seven-day service. This means that people who work on weekends or public holidays automatically receive overtime pay.

Rampersad stated that the overtime is approved by supervisors adding that it is possible that the supervisors and workers colluded.

Rampersad explained the steps put in place to inhibit protests by DSW workers. Photo: Reaction Unit South Africa / Facebook

eThekwini: Pay dock for employees participating in illegal go-slow possible

Last month, it was reported that the eThekwini Municipality revealed that Cleansing and Solid Waste employees in some areas have started an illegal go-slow. The Municipality revealed that this is due to a 50% overtime cut that has been put in place effective 1 August 2022.

The go-slow is impacting the waste collection and street sweeping in eThekwini. The City has apologised to residents and businesses for the inconvenience adding that alternative measures for providing waste services are being looked into.

It’s been reported that in June, the City passed a resolution that required units to reduce their spending on overtime by 50%. This amount must be used to fill vacancies instead. Records have shown that Metro Police and DSW are two units that have been spending excessive amounts on overtime. Read the full story here.

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