PUBLIC DEMONSTRATION AGAINST SHOPRITE: DEMAND TO DROP THE DISCIPLINARY CHARGES AND COURT CASE ON THURSDAY, 2 AUGUST 2018
Over 100 workers at Shoprite in Windhoek have been facing disciplinary charges and possible dismissal for 3 years for taking part in a strike which was provoked by Shoprite’s illegal conduct. The workers are bravely fighting to keep their jobs and they want to be treated with respect and justice at work.
We intend to show our support for the Shoprite workers in their struggle to achieve dignity and justice. The workers should not be threatened with possible dismissal for protesting against the company’s illegal conduct and then be sued for the costs incurred by the company. The fight of the Shoprite workers for justice, respect and dignity is our fight.
We will demand that Shoprite must drop the unfair disciplinary charges against its workers and also drop the lawsuit against them.
A demonstration in support of the Shoprite workers will be held on Thursday, 2 August 2018 at 13h00 in front of Shoprite Independence Avenue, Windhoek.
A call to boycott Shoprite has circulated on social media and it is high time that Namibians show the company that its conduct will not be tolerated.
Various organisations and trade unions in particular are expected to express their outrage publicly and to support the demonstration and the Shoprite boycott.
Your media outlet is cordially invited to cover this important public show of solidarity for the workers.