The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) supports the strike at G4S Cash Solutions by members of our affiliate, the South African Transport and Allied Workers Union (SATAWU). The strike started on Friday and is set to disrupt the collection and distribution of money across the country.

Workers have downed tools because SATAWU and the employer failed to reach consensus on the implementation of Section 189(A) process, but the employer went on to retrench workers regardless.

We commend SATAWU for militantly defending workers’ rights against this delinquent employer. Adding insult to injury, some of the aggrieved workers have served the company loyally for more than 15 years but were indiscriminately relegated to the rubbish bin.

COSATU pledges solidarity with workers at G4S and urges them to continue withholding their labour until they achieve their goals.

Issued by COSATU 

Zanele Sabela(COSATU National Spokesperson)

Email: zanele@cosatu.org.za

Cell: 079 287 5788