Prasa Rail And UNTU Engaged in talks
Cape Town: The Acting CEO of PRASA Rail, Mr Mthuthuzeli Swartz, announced earlier today that talks between PRASA Rail and the United National Transport Union (UNTU), led by GCEO Mr Cromet Melopo, are at an advanced stage. The talks relate to the closure of the Central Line on Wednesday, the 10th of January 2018 following an incident in Khayelitsha of the fatal shooting of a security guard at the station at the Khayelitsha Station.
The talks will once be concluded, ensure the restoration of the Central Line service on the targeted date of the 17th January 2018. Both PRASA and UNTU are sensitive to the impact of the current terms of service in the Central Area on commuters who rely on the service. PRASA and UNTU are also experiencing the negative impact of crime against the employees and members of UNTU as results of criminal attacks and the lack of respect for the hard work and sacrifices made in delivering the service.
PRASA is appreciative of the willingness of UNTU to find a workable solution to return the service even in the face of rampant attacks against its asset and most importantly to its passengers and employees.
The talks will take place region-wide with assessments done in a multi-party approach over a two-day workshop planned for 17th and 18th January 2018 in Cape Town.
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