Pick n Pay workers call in CCMA over Covid-19 protection

Workers at a Pick n Pay distribution centre on the East Rand were at loggerheads with their employer this week, hours before the country would go under lockdown except for essential services. The Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration was called to intervene in the early hours of Thursday to address workers’ concerns over their health and safety, since they would have to work during the lockdown.

The employer issued ultimatums for workers to return to work, which subsequently resulted in their dismissal for an illegal work stoppage. “In general, South African workers are not being provided with the necessary protective gear and measures to protect them. So in this case the CCMA was asked to intervene. So far many people have come forward to complain to us about the working conditions of those who continue to work in the sector of this essential service,” said Chonco.

At long last.

CCMA is closed you fukcs. Not essential service. 🤣

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