Pikitup explores contingency measures in wake of strike

25 November 2015

 

Johannesburg residents and businesses have been urged to keep their refuse bins in their properties following an illegal work stoppage by Pikitup employees that disrupted services throughout the city on Tuesday November 24.

 

All Pikitup depots have been affected by the industrial action.

 

“Residents and business owners are urged to keep bins inside their property until such time that alternative operational arrangements are communicated by the company,” said Pikitup Spokesperson Jacky Mashapu.

 

“Pikitup apologises for any inconveniences that may be caused as a result of the service delivery interruptions and will provide regular updates on the situation.”

 

Mashapu said Pikitup, the City of Johannesburg’s waste management entity, would invoke the no-work, no-pay principle and would also lock out all employees taking part in the work stoppage.

 

“We are working tirelessly to ensure that services are restored as soon as possible,” he said.

 

He added that management remained committed to addressing the concerns of both the employees and organised labour.

“But for that to happen, employees must first return to work and make use of the established process for engagement,” Mashapu said