Striking healthcare workers affiliated to the National Education, Health and Allied Workers' Union were on Tuesday expected to report back to work or face the consequences.
Phaahla hit back at Nehawu leaders, saying they had commissioned their members to strike, knowing there were provisions within the law that barred essential workers from striking.“The leadership was well aware of law prohibiting essential workers of going into disruptive labour action.”He apologised for the disruptions caused in numerous hospitals and clinics, adding that the protest action had caused pain, suffering and humiliation.
As the wage-related strike dragged on for more than a week, the health department was forced to call in the assistance of the defence force.Phaahla thanked the doctors and nurses from the military health services, saying the small yet competent contingent was able to provide much needed support in the hardest hit medical centres, particularly in Klerksdorp, Vosloorus and Sebokeng.Phaahla said the situation would be monitored and only when fit to do so would the forces be withdrawn.
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