DStv Channel 403 Saturday, 09 November 2024

Public sector workers vow nationwide shutdown over pay

JOHANNESBURG - Unions representing thousands of public servants will be taking part in a nationwide strike on Tuesday.

There's been a deadlock on wage talks with the government, and the PSA say they have no choice but to go to the streets.

The unions want a double-digit pay increase, while government is pleading poverty.

READ: Public sector strike | SA warned of another national shutdown

The Department of Public Service and Administration says they expect public servants to be at work.

The no-work, no-pay rule will also apply. 

* eNCA's Nqobile Madlala reports.

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