By Zuko Komisa
Putco has given its striking employees till Wednesday at the conclusion of business to provide justifications for not being dismissed.
About 1000 Putco employees have received notices of dismissal.
They also announced that due to the drivers’ ongoing unprotected strike, services would not resume on Wednesday.
This is happening in the midst of protests at the depots in Dobsonville and Roseville over salary increases and unpaid bonuses.
Employees want 6% salary increases and incentives starting in 2020 as back compensation.
On Thursday, workers began a walkout; as a result, Putco contacted unions to try to reach a mutually agreeable settlement.
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Over 22 000 commuters have been left stranded in Johannesburg and Pretoria due to the strike.
Putco spokesperson Lindokuhle Xulu says there is a process they are undertaking to come come to a speedy conclusion to the bus strike.
“There is still time for them to make written submissions up to tomorrow [Thursday], where they will say [explain] why they should not be dismissed. Putco will then decide on termination notices. At this stage, that is where the process is. It’s been an unfortunate one, especially seeing a lot of people losing their jobs for embarking on an illegal strike.” says Xulu.
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