Samwu has called for political stability in Johannesburg following the removal of former mayor Mpho Phalatse and appointment of Thapelo Amad as new mayor. File photo.The SA Municipal Workers' Union has called for political stability in Johannesburg in the interest of workers and service delivery, given the political turmoil that has dogged the metro in the past few months.
The union, which described the previous mayor as “anti-worker and anti-black” says it was one of the first organisations to express joy when she was first removed late last year. “Just as we did when Councillor [Mpho] Phalatse was first removed, we welcome the decision by parties in the council to remove her as mayor. She has done nothing but bring pain, suffering and prejudice to workers in the city.”
Phalatse was removed in a vote of no confidence last week with Amad promptly elected as her replacement.
Conflicted union. We know SAMWUnion contributed to the instability in Joburg.