Johannesburg deploys heavy machinery to help address Pikitup strike

The City of Johannesburg has deployed a series of heavy vehicles to begin servicing areas impacted by strike action undertaken by temporary Pikitup employees.Pikitup has deployed 13 bobcats, 12 TLBs, eight mechanical sweepers and 101 compactors to begin addressing the leftover waste.

Last year, Pikitup advertised 300 temporary positions for workers and appointed an external recruiter to manage the process. It claims that organised labour was kept informed throughout the process but now, as the temporary contracts come to an end and new workers are brought in, protest action has been sparked.

“Pikitup Management is actively engaging with the protesting workers to find a resolution and ensure the safety of all employees. Enhanced security measures have been implemented to enable staff to continue their duties, and a comprehensive recovery plan has been developed to address the waste collection backlog.

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