PETITION AGAINST EXPLOITATION OF SOCIAL WORK PROFESSION

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#2401

I'm unemployed, I need job. I'm tired with this suffering. This education must work for me so that I must be example to other generations that education is very important. And also in order to help our nation.

(POLOKWANE, 2018-03-06)

#2402

I am ashamed to call myself a social worker due to the lack of respect from other 4 year degrees, which now earn more than I do, but the job I do directly impacts lives! I am not motivated at all by the rewards of the hard work I do

(Johannesburg, 2018-03-06)

#2403

I'm signing because I am one of the unemployed Social worker

(Cape town, 2018-03-06)

#2405

I'm signing because I want to see change in our profession

(Nelspruit, 2018-03-06)

#2406

I want change.

(Polokwane, 2018-03-06)

#2408

i want my profession to be taken serious

(Pretoria, 2018-03-06)

#2411

I hope this can change the our work environment and salary

(Polokwane, 2018-03-06)

#2416

I am signing because I feel that its unfair to those students who are unable to do a license after completing their studies to not get employed because they cannot affrord it. It is also unfair that each year Social Development grant internships to those students who were funded by them and put the other social workers last because they were not their bursary holders. It also seems as if social workers are not taken seriously in South Africa hence the unemployment rate of social workers.

(Pretoria, 2018-03-06)

#2418

I'm unemployed and I've been applying since i graduated but im not getting employed

(Pretoria, 2018-03-06)

#2419

I'm signing because of the explotaition that is faced by social workers and the lack of employment opportunities that we face after completing our degrees. Also the fact that we have to pay the council while we are still unemployed, where are we supposed to get the money to do so as we are struggling as it is.

(Nelspruit, 2018-03-06)

#2420

I'm signing because I'm unemployed I want to serve my community and eradicate poverty in my family

(Port Shepstone, 2018-03-06)

#2421

Bring back dignity to social work profession and create jobs.

(Malamulele, 2018-03-06)

#2422

We need improvement of salary and employment of social worker s and social axillary workers

(Phalaborwa, 2018-03-06)

#2424

I m signing this petition because I want my president to hear my crying like increasing our salaries and to get Jobs.

(Johannesburg, 2018-03-06)

#2425

It is a matter of principle

(Pretoria, 2018-03-06)

#2427

I would like Social workers to be placed in school as it is of vital for learners who have social ills and are indulging in substance abuse.

(East London, 2018-03-06)

#2429

Been unemployed from 2015 but I had a DSD bursary

(Durban, 2018-03-06)

#2430

Level 10 for social work entry level

(Bothaville, 2018-03-06)

#2432

Social workers work understress with poor salaries n are undermined whilst they are educated and their profession means nothing to govt

(Flagstaff, 2018-03-06)

#2434

I'm signing this because its been 2 years now since I graduated as Social Worker but Ive nevever worked.

(Cape town, 2018-03-06)

#2441

I am a social worker by profession but still unemployed. Everything stated in the above petition concerns me and I am in support of what has been stated

(Polokwane, 2018-03-06)

#2444

Poor working conditions
Low income
High caseload
No benefits

(Pretoria, 2018-03-06)

#2445

I am employed in an NGO in Cape Town.We pay less compared to the work we do. Rent in Cape Town is ridiculous for someone from the Eastern Cape who needs to feed his family. I studied in Eastern Cape funded by ECDSD.

(Butterworth, 2018-03-06)

#2448

I'm unemployed ever since I do my internship in 2015-2016 where as I have study my degree through DSD scholarship which promised me that after completing my degree they will give me a permanent post after 1 year of internship but until today I'm unemployed.

(Polokwane, 2018-03-06)

#2449

I am frustrated since i am in entry level 7 instead of entry level 8, i do not receive rural allowance and danger allowance but i deserve them, actually i am entitle to them.

(Pmburg, 2018-03-06)

#2450

I feel that the complaints levelled by social workers are valid and I support them fully.

(Johannesburg, 2018-03-06)

#2452

I am concerned about the income differences between the Government Social Workers and NPO Social Workers.

(Johannesburg, 2018-03-06)

#2453

I am signing because I'm hoping that after all is done we can all be employed by the government departments and municipalities

(Johannesburg, 2018-03-06)

#2457

I am against the exploitation of social workers in South Africa. We can not fill other people's cups when our cups are empty.

(Cape Town, 2018-03-06)

#2459

I really want our profession recognized, respected and remuñerated accordingly.

(Newcastle, 2018-03-06)

#2461

I wholeheartedly agree with the points raised in th petition. I am a passionate but concerned and disheartened social worker. I want to see positive change for our profession and a respect by others for it!

(Springbok, 2018-03-06)

#2462

I am signing because i need change . I have been working for npo for five years as a social worker earnings peanuts. Just stipent from dsd .no provident funds or pension.no benefit at all. nothing. This is my last hope to uplift my proffesion and my life.

(gauteng, 2018-03-06)

#2464

I signed because I would like to see our profession being recognised as other professions.

(Richards Bay, 2018-03-06)

#2466

N B vuma

(Johannesburg, 2018-03-06)

#2467

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(free state, 2018-03-06)

#2469

I'm signing because am not happy with my salary levels

(Brits, 2018-03-07)

#2471

Im being financially exploited

(pretoria, 2018-03-07)

#2474

I sign this petition because I agree in what it says. I need a job since 2015.

(Butterworth, 2018-03-07)

#2475

I need employment and serve my community

(Johannesburg, 2018-03-07)

#2478

I believe social workers needs recognition in SA and salary scale must increase and I am studying Master degree in social work so I need to be employable and continue to be an asset in this profession.

(Durban, 2018-03-07)

#2479

Better salaries for all social workers
Review of OSD
Better working conditions
Danger allowance

(Pretoria, 2018-03-07)

#2481

I agreed with this petition because I feel that our profession are not recognised and most of social workers, auxiliaries worked hard.

(Potchefstroom, 2018-03-07)

#2482

I want to see improvent in my profession and enough working resources.

(Lephalale, 2018-03-07)

#2484

Social workers are exploited and undervalued moreover sw working in the NGO . No benefits , danger allowance and bonuses.

(Germiston, 2018-03-07)

#2487

I am consent about our working conditions

(Lephalale, 2018-03-07)

#2489

I am signing this petition because I fully agree with it

(Johannesburg, 2018-03-07)

#2490

I am a qualified social worker but still working as a cleaner.

(gauteng, 2018-03-07)

#2491

Thee work that social workers do in the community is undermined by government. The focus is mainly on social welfare and not social development. We are game changers as social workers. One oulf our roles is a catalyst but we are not given resources to change our communities and let our people be self sufficient and not be too dependant on the social grants.

(Newcastle, 2018-03-07)

#2493

I'm signing because I want change in our profession,respect for our profession, good working conditions, change of notch, also recognition of the work that we do and representatives in parliament

(Pretoria, 2018-03-07)

#2494

We are demoralized to work broke at all times because our salaries cannot even allow us to independently buy a house and car and take care of dependents simultaneously after studying for 4 years at University. I am ashamed to even look at my pay slip because pay day is just another day because salary comes in and goes same day.

(Tshwane, 2018-03-07)

#2495

I want our profession to get the respect it deserves, we work really hard taking care of others, but who cared about us? I sign because i want better salary. I sign because i love social work!✊

(Johannesburg, 2018-03-07)

#2497

I'm not happy of working environment, not taken serious as professionals and far most level scale of payment... We have underpaid for maximum of 10 years, no service no benefits...

(Randfontein, 2018-03-07)

#2498

Working environment not good and we are under paid

(Johannesburg, 2018-03-07)

#2499

I'm signing because... (optional)

(Mokopane, 2018-03-07)

#2500

Social workers salary level and Osd

(Polokwane, 2018-03-07)

#2501

I'm signing because I want all the social workers to have better salaries

(Flagstaff, 2018-03-07)

#2503

I'm signing because I wanna see change in our profession.

(Mthatha, 2018-03-07)

#2504

Im an exploited social worker

(Mdantsane, 2018-03-07)

#2508

Because I need change and respect in our proffession.

(Newcastle, 2018-03-07)

#2510

C.mahumane

(Pretoria, 2018-03-07)

#2511

I want to see the improvement in my profession.

(Wolmaransstad, 2018-03-07)

#2516

I'm totally in support of the petition

(Durban, 2018-03-07)

#2517

Salary is poor.

(Underberg, 2018-03-07)

#2518

I am underpaid and not enough resources to perform daily duties.

(Johannesburg, 2018-03-07)

#2521

'' l 'm also concerned as a social worker''

(polokwane, 2018-03-07)

#2522

Important as the working condition is not right

(Tabankulu EC, 2018-03-07)

#2527

I am saddened by the unfair salary difference between NGO social workers and government Social workers.

(Rustenburg, 2018-03-07)

#2528

I agree and acknowledge what my learned colleagues have alluded especially on Pay equity and strategies to address any inequities our salary are of most concern as professionals Social workers.

(Mpumalanga, 2018-03-07)

#2529

I am signing because of a numerous unmployed graduate social workers..there is a issues that affects us. As we study for fours but now it very hard to find a job.

(Durban, 2018-03-07)

#2535

I'm a concerned social worker

(Vanderbijlpark, 2018-03-07)

#2541

Employment of social workers

(Thohoyandou, 2018-03-07)

#2542

I want to see Social Workers getting jobs and salary they deserve

(Johannesburg, 2018-03-07)

#2544

I'm signing because I am un employed I am looking for a job

(Manguzi, 2018-03-07)

#2545

I am one of the vulnerable people who are unemployed waiting for absoption from the department of social development. I want to be there when mr president regain the dignity that social development had lost. Social development needs intervention soon as it is sinking.

(Thohoyandou, 2018-03-07)

#2546

Iam an unemployed social worker

(Mpumalanga, 2018-03-07)

#2547

I'm signing the petition because I am unemployed

(Johannesburg, 2018-03-07)

#2548

I want better salary and better working conditions for sociAl workers

(Polokwane, 2018-03-07)

#2549

I'm signing because I am unemployed I completed my degree in 2014.

(Durban, 2018-03-07)

#2550

I'm unemployed

(Mtata, 2018-03-07)

#2551

Am signing this petition because am not working

(Pretoria, 2018-03-07)

#2552

I'm signing because i feel like our profession is been undermined.

(Limpopo, 2018-03-07)

#2553

I am victim i have been working for ngo for five years without any benefits any peanuts. This is my last hope to change my career and my life.

(Gauteng, 2018-03-07)

#2555

The NGO sector is atrocious. NGOs are able to do what they want with tax payers money. Social Workers pay below R8000. In offices that have no resources. Social Workers are undermined and being treated unfairly.

(Kuils River, 2018-03-07)

#2556

I am a concerned social worker working under bad conditions.

(Eastern cape, 2018-03-07)

#2560

I am an unemployed Social Worker. Registered with SACSSP. I am currently looking for a job ASAP. OK

(George, 2018-03-07)

#2561

Low salary, no upward mobility

(Welkom, 2018-03-07)

#2562

I am an unemployed social work graduate and has been for almost 2 years. I would really appreciate employment as I can barely make ends meet.

(Newcastle, 2018-03-07)

#2563

I am signing because am looking for Social work job

(durban, 2018-03-07)

#2567

I'm signing because I agree to the contents of this petition

(Polokwane, 2018-03-07)

#2568

Workplace environment n working tools

(Rustenburg, 2018-03-07)

#2569

Better salary level and working tools

(Boksburg, 2018-03-07)

#2570

I'm signing this because what is there is real

(Durban, 2018-03-07)

#2574

I agree to the petition that is against our profession

(Durban, 2018-03-07)

#2575

I agreee with what is written in this pertition

(maphumulo, 2018-03-07)

#2577

I'm signing this petition because I'm unemployed. This is my fifth year seeking for employment with no luck. ... I do hope that signing of this petition will make things better.

(Umkomaas, 2018-03-07)

#2578

I need the issues raised above sorted. As professionals we are undermined

(Johannesburg, 2018-03-07)

#2580

I fully agree we are professional but not treated as professionals. The public does not know what will happen if we just all decided to protest, but because of our passion for people and integrity we will never do that. Instead we just keep on working for a disgrace of a salary for a professional person with a 4 year honors degree

(Cape town, 2018-03-07)

#2582

I want changes to this profession and employment.

(makhado, 2018-03-07)

#2584

I agree with the above mentioned matters

(Polokwane, 2018-03-07)

#2586

I stand in agreement with this petition

(Johannesburg, 2018-03-07)

#2588

I fully agree with everything on petition. Working for NGO for 11 years and still receiving entry level salary.

(Great Brak River, 2018-03-07)

#2589

I feel that our profession is taken for granted, we not valued enough

we get paid too little while we do a lot of work

(Pretoria, 2018-03-07)

#2593

It pains me that Social workers are still exploited in this day and age. we hold 4 year degrees but we are treated as uneducated people. our peers earn far more than us and their respective degrees are given due respect. Enough is enough!!!!!

(Nigel, 2018-03-07)

#2594

I'm signing in because of high rate of social work, but the government is only giving posts to peoples who were being paid by DSD

(Gauteng, 2018-03-07)

#2598

I am a qualified social worker and unemployed. I want to be employed and serve community because they truly need our help.

(Johannesburg, 2018-03-07)

#2599

I'm signing because... (optional) I want transformation in our profession

(Tzaneen, 2018-03-07)

#2600

Because I want change in this profession

(Mthatha, 2018-03-07)