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“The union, which is affiliated to the Federation of Unions of SA, said it was “extremely disappointed” with the Department of Water Affairs’ reaction following Fedusa’s section 77 application to the National Economic Development and Labour Council (Nedlac).
In August, Fedusa filed a section 77 notice – in terms of the Labour Relations Act – with Nedlac, warning of possible protest action by the union if the government did not take firmer and faster steps to tackle the country’s massive water pollution problems.
“We are sitting on a time bomb which will affect each and every person in the country,” Fedusa warned at the time.
At a subsequent Nedlac meeting last week, the parties agreed that a sub-committee be formed to examine the problem, and the government granted 30 days to consult on the matter.”
Read more: Pretoria News
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