Striking zoo workers could be dismissed
City Parks had to secure strategic points at Joburg Zoo after striking workers sabotaged vehicles distributing food to animals and electrical and water supply points. The zoo’s workers embarked on an illegal strike on Friday over promotion issues and salary disparities.Johannesburg Zoo closes due to strike, asks for volunteers to help feed animals https://t.co/qmBvPoD96Tpic.twitter.com/rVkmsj9UA3— Critter Files (@CritterFiles) March 4, 2016async City Parks spokesperson Jenny Moodley said: “The acts of sabotage and intimidation are the first.“We were able to reconnect water and electricity supply before any impact could be felt. We have placed security guards at strategic areas to prevent this from reoccurring.”She said the strike had impacted on visitors.Moodley said they hoped workers would comply with a court interdict forcing workers to return to work on Monday.“Due to the critical work that they carry out‚ failure to return to work could result in dismissal.”Moodley said thanks to 300 volunteers the zoo was operational.“We were inundated with calls from people wanting to help. We had to turn away over 200.” – TMG Digital/The Times..
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