The strike by social workers in the Department of Social Development has come to an end.
Trade union Nehawu said it signed an agreement with the Department on Wednesday, ending a strike which lasted more than five months.
Nehawu said the still need to conclude negotiations in the Bargaining Council in relation to the details of both the Rural Allowance and the Review of Occupational Specific Dispensation [OSD].
“When these matters are eventually finalised at the Bargaining Council, we will then call off the strike permanently,” the union said.
“Workers are expected to return to work on Friday April 14, 2017 for those who work shifts and other employees will return on Tuesday April 18, 2017.”
Nehawu said “a task team consisting of both NEHAWU and the employer is established to monitor the implementation of the agreement and ensure swift resolution of challenges which may arise.”
“Both NEHAWU and the employer agreed that there will be cessation of hostilities and that no worker will be a victim of punitive measures by the employer for participating in the strike,” Nehawu said.
It said the Department of Social Development also made a commitment to reverse all deductions that have already been effected on some workers.
