By Zuko Komisa
Putco bus drivers have promised to keep striking until their demands are granted.
They have been on an unauthorized strike since the last week, calling for a 6% pay hike.
Commuters are now stuck and need to make other travel plans due to the strike action.
Point of View with Phemelo Motene spoke to NUMSA spokesperson Phakamile Hlubi-Majola, PUTCO Spokesperson Lindokuhle Xulu, along with Mhlengi Sigubudo, a worker at Putco Bus Depot. They shed light on the ongoing protest by PUTCO bus workers.
LISTEN TO THE FULL CONVERSATION HERE:
On Thursday Putco kept its word and dismissed 105 workers for taking part in the wildcat strike.
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Only 900 employees, according to spokeswoman Lindokuhle Xulu, submitted arguments on why they shouldn’t be fired.
Drivers were given a deadline to go back to work immediately or risk disciplinary action.
⚠️[UPDATE] #PutcoBusStrike – Putco intends to resume services on Monday the 12th of September 2022.
— The Transport Guy ™ (@Takatso_Moloi) September 8, 2022
The company has dismissed 105 employees for taking part in an unprotected strike action which has affected hundreds and thousands of commuters. https://t.co/s0pOzBazHy pic.twitter.com/3w98FVNjWI



