Titas officials threatened

Trade unions and its leaders are there to ensure that the interest of the workers are upheld, but individual interests or activities by the workers that are in gross violation of the principles of trade unionism should not be countenanced.

It is now obvious that some of the subordinate employees wield so much influence that they cannot only postpone transfer of other employees, they can threaten high officials of the company with dire consequences also, for not doing their bidding. Such an audacious behaviour cannot be possible without patronisation of and protection from persons, at some level in the hierarchy. Otherwise, how dare they make such threats and get away with it?

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Allegations of corruption against the field staff of Titas, especially the meter readers are nothing new. In fact it has been reported quite extensively how they make huge sums of money by exploiting their position. The consumers end up being hostage to their illegal ways of functioning. That is why we consider the decision to transfer these errant employees timely and appropriate and hope that such action serves as an example for others in similar position.

At the same time we are also concerned about the security of the high officials who dare to take such drastic, yet necessary steps. It is now for the government to ensure their safety.