Vodacom: Striking workers broke the rules

If you get caught up in this, there is an alternative entrance. At the main entrance before you enter the gate, i.e. still on the public road turn right. Go all the way down until you reach a t-junction. Turn left, go all the way straight up, until you get to the end of the road (it ends completely). You will see a small entrance Vodacom to your left, go in there and just ask the guards to let you in.
 
Since when did striking workers obey rules in this country?
 
sabagamma said:
If you get caught up in this, there is an alternative entrance. At the main entrance before you enter the gate, i.e. still on the public road turn right. Go all the way down until you reach a t-junction. Turn left, go all the way straight up, until you get to the end of the road (it ends completely). You will see a small entrance Vodacom to your left, go in there and just ask the guards to let you in.
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An update, there are problems at this entrance as well.
 
Damn, now this "rule breaking" is going to cause a "backlog".

I am heartily sick of hearing the same words said by different organisations.
 
Outside our VC offices here in the CBD they made a hell of a noise for about an hour and then all went quiet again.
 
Meisteral said:
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“It must again be noted that the working conditions of the staff at Vodacom are acknowledged as some of the best in South Africa,” the Vodacom statement concluded.


Probably depending on how 'high up' the ladder you are.
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Thank you!! Thats exactly how it is. On the benefits list they've also mentioned some phantom benefits, or maybe the benefits exist, just depending on where you are on the ladder. I probably would also acknowledge them as the best employer if I was basing my statement on that list. As with other corporates the problem at Vodacom is with middle and lower management, they are running it like a corner shop of sorts. Those are the people we would like to challenge.
 
Posh said:
Those are the people we would like to challenge.
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Just out of interest, who is the "we" that you're referring to, and does that mean that you're one of the striking CWU members? - if so, why not join an existing union that currently has 30%+ membership & representation within Vodacom?
 
Consumer Solidarity at Vodacom

Hello planet earth...There is only one union at Vodacom which is CWU, Lungi Ndlovu's KPA(Group HR executive)She will get a bonus for keeping the union numbers at 10% and less.So this 30% that is always referred to is not a constitutional requirement.Work places like Telkom and the SABC recognised small unions with numbers of 15%,because they understand their workers needs.The Verwoed legacy lives on in Vodacom we as susbcribers should be in solidarity with the striking workers on not support a system that insists on taking us backwards.Vodacom might look good on paper but inside those beautiful buildings and closed doors South Africans are sufferings..
 
Madikizela said:
Hello planet earth...There is only one union at Vodacom which is CWU, Lungi Ndlovu's KPA(Group HR executive)She will get a bonus for keeping the union numbers at 10% and less.So this 30% that is always referred to is not a constitutional requirement.Work places like Telkom and the SABC recognised small unions with numbers of 15%,because they understand their workers needs.The Verwoed legacy lives on in Vodacom we as susbcribers should be in solidarity with the striking workers on not support a system that insists on taking us backwards.Vodacom might look good on paper but inside those beautiful buildings and closed doors South Africans are sufferings..
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So you're alleging that out of all Vodacom's employees, none of them belong to any union other than the CWU?

I find that very hard to believe, but if it is true, why does the CWU have a monopoly on union membership at Vodacom?

I recommend that striking CWU workers go and work for Telkodemonopolies for a while.
 
Let workers choose

If there are other unions in Vodacom then let them stand up and be counted. Like I've said working is not a privilege in South Africa but a right.A multi national like Vodafone should not practice evils of Europe at the expense of our people blue, green, black or white.Vodacom should open up its doors and allow a union to exist,it is the South African way.
P.S. Workers have not asked for more money or additional benefits, all they want is a right to belong to a union of choice.
 
Madikizela said:
If there are other unions in Vodacom then let them stand up and be counted. Like I've said working is not a privilege in South Africa but a right.A multi national like Vodafone should not practice evils of Europe at the expense of our people blue, green, black or white.Vodacom should open up its doors and allow a union to exist,it is the South African way.
P.S. Workers have not asked for more money or additional benefits, all they want is a right to belong to a union of choice.
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Boy does this sound familiar. :rolleyes:
 
Madikizela said:
If there are other unions in Vodacom then let them stand up and be counted. Like I've said working is not a privilege in South Africa but a right.A multi national like Vodafone should not practice evils of Europe at the expense of our people blue, green, black or white.Vodacom should open up its doors and allow a union to exist,it is the South African way.
P.S. Workers have not asked for more money or additional benefits, all they want is a right to belong to a union of choice.
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:confused: this does not make any sense, you're now alleging that Vodacom forces its employees to be members of either the CWU or no union.
 
Madikizela said:
If there are other unions in Vodacom then let them stand up and be counted. Like I've said working is not a privilege in South Africa but a right.A multi national like Vodafone should not practice evils of Europe at the expense of our people blue, green, black or white.Vodacom should open up its doors and allow a union to exist,it is the South African way.
P.S. Workers have not asked for more money or additional benefits, all they want is a right to belong to a union of choice.
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Then go back to work. :rolleyes:
 
Let it be

Workers at Vodacom that are on strike,will continue to struggle until their union is recognised.IC and the rest I dont expect you people to understand. Even in the past there were always individuals like yourselves, you will never understand the plight of workers until you are in the same situation.These workers stand proud knowing that they are justified in their actions.Say what you feel,South Africa allows every individual to express themselves (Freedom of speech). Respect other peoples rights too.;)
 
They're also not being paid while they're on strike... so more power to them...

Personal opinion, striking is actually worse for the worker than for the employer....
 
ToxicBunny said:
They're also not being paid while they're on strike... so more power to them...

Personal opinion, striking is actually worse for the worker than for the employer....
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Really??? Oh and if more than 3% were striking?
 
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