On 2 February, industrial action which began in Walvis Bay spread to other stations, halting train operations. There was no clarity on exactly how many trains did not operate. According to employees, wage negotiations have been proceeding on and off since 2006 without reaching any acceptable solution. Adjustments implemented late in 2011, and again more recently, were regarded as unfair and illogical. Recently appointed staff allegedly received sustantially more than those with long service. Requests to management for explanations reportedly went unanswered.
TransNamib chief corporate communications officer Ailly Hangula-Paulino told The Namibian that the effect of the strike was nationwide.
Original article [Railways Africa]
