DA URGES LEKOTA TO SORT OUT SOLDIERS' PAY.
The Democratic Alliance has called on Defence Minister Mosiuoa Lekota to say what he is doing to sort out a delay in salary increases for military personnel.
In a statement on Tuesday, DA defence spokesman Roy Jankielsohn said he had spoken with the South African National Defence Union (SANDU) about the delay.
"SANDU and the minister... are heading for a renewed labour dispute regarding salaries," he warned.
SA National Defence Force personnel's salary increases should be a matter of priority to the department of defence.
"Delays have, however, become an area of ongoing dispute between the Department of Defence and SANDU.
"Military trade unions have had to take the department to court on a number of occasions over the past few years in order to solve disputes regarding various labour related issues.
"This has caused unnecessary costs for both the department and SANDF members."
Jankielsohn said it was time for Lekota to show his commitment to the welfare of his troops by being transparent and co-operating with the unions.
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16 Mars 2004 à 15:52 dans
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