MORE than 300 workers at the Kruger National Park (KNP) are set to go on strike
"They have given us a notice that they will go on strike (today) because of what they call salary disparity," spokes-man William Mabasa said.
The notice, issued by the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration, registered 361 people who planned to strike.
Of these, 248 were rangers, sparking concern over the protection of the animals, particularly rhino, from poachers. The park employs about 400 rangers out of around 2500 staff. Mabasa said workers believed some employees got more money than others.
In a previous discussion, management explained salary differences could be due to factors such as experience, or length of service.
Though the workers were union members, they were striking in their individual capacity.
KNP had put contingency plans in place, which included using the SA National Defence Force, the police, and volunteer rangers.
Mabasa said visitors could continue with their plans to visit the park.
Kruger Park strike concern
MORE than 300 workers at the Kruger National Park (KNP) are set to go on strike
"They have given us a notice that they will go on strike (today) because of what they call salary disparity," spokes-man William Mabasa said.
The notice, issued by the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration, registered 361 people who planned to strike.
Of these, 248 were rangers, sparking concern over the protection of the animals, particularly rhino, from poachers. The park employs about 400 rangers out of around 2500 staff. Mabasa said workers believed some employees got more money than others.
In a previous discussion, management explained salary differences could be due to factors such as experience, or length of service.
Though the workers were union members, they were striking in their individual capacity.
KNP had put contingency plans in place, which included using the SA National Defence Force, the police, and volunteer rangers.
Mabasa said visitors could continue with their plans to visit the park.
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