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 * U****pdate on Eastern Cape and Transnet talks******

Leaders of the four unions in Transnet are going into talks this morning with Transnet management as a means to resolving the current impasse. A Media release will be issued immediately after the talks.

Meanwhile, Eastern Cape’s strike action went into gear this morning with almost 100% adherence to the strike call. By this morning PE had confirmed that workers in Transwerk and Metrorail had almost totally stayed away and preparations for the march were already underway. They will march from Grahamstown Road, through Govan Mbeki Avenue and deliver the memorandum at the Spoornet offices on Fleming street. Executive Manager Mr. Sono will receive the memo on behalf of Transnet Gropuip CEO, Maria Ramos.

The situation was not clear at East London after heavy showers threatened to wash away the march. Regional Secretary Lubabalo Tinzi said in spite of a high adherence rate to the stay away, the regional leaders were considering calling off the march because of the heavy rain and thunder in the city.

An update will be issued later today.


 * Ronnie Mamba**
 * National Media Officer**
 * SATAWU**
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