Lerato Mbhiza
THE National Education, Health and Allied Workers Union (Nehawu) has vowed to continue its strike at the University of Pretoria until its demands are met.
NEHAWU said the disruptions were inevitable because of the university’s approach to the wage dispute.
“Their continued negotiation in bad faith is to blame for the disruption of activities at the university,” said the Union’s Deputy General Secretary December Mavuso.
Last month, the UP moved classes online due to the ongoing strike by Nehawu members, who downed tools following a deadlock in wage negotiations between the union and the university.
Police fired rubber bullets and stun grenades last week to disperse striking workers on campus.
NEHAWU declared a wage-related dispute in November after the university made a final offer of a 4% increase. The union is demanding a 7% hike, a 13th cheque, and a once-off bonus.
On Monday the university said physical
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