Ramaphosa warns striking workers after deadly protests
According to Health Minister Joe Phaahla, at least four people have allegedly died as a result of the workers' reported efforts to keep patients out of the nation's hospitals and clinics.
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The country's vital services are being negatively impacted by the ongoing wage strike of public employees, according to President Cyril Ramaphosa.
After rejecting the government's proposed 3% pay raise, the National Education, Health and Allied Workers' Union (Nehawu) employees went on strike on Monday.
According to Health Minister Joe Phaahla, at least four people have allegedly died as a result of the workers' reported efforts to keep patients out of the nation's hospitals and clinics.
Although workers have the right to protest, the president said on Thursday that violence would not be tolerated.
"The violent nature of the walkout that is currently taking place worries us all. Workers in our nation are allowed to form associations and go on strike. But that privilege is not unqualified, according to President Ramaphosa.
He argued that striking employees of essential services should be subject to the "no labor, no pay" principle.
