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Unions call on companies to be fair, transaprent during wage negotiations

As the wage negotiation season gets underway, labour unions are calling on companies to refrain from using the current ailing economy as an excuse to give workers below-inflation wage increases. They are also calling on the government to fast-track the Companies Amendment Bill aimed at ensuring that employers comply with their wage agreements and disclose their finances. The average wage settlement for workers this year is around 6 to 6,5% […]

14 May 2023

Local

Commuters frustrated as national bus strike remains unresolved

The nationwide strike that saw bus drivers down tools until their wage demands were met is set to continue with no clear resolution in sight, leaving thousands of commuters stranded and causing a spike in traffic congestion as more cars hit the streets. Employers are reportedly offering a 7.5% pay increase, while unions are demanding an increase of 12%, but negotiations were deadlocked on Wednesday as an agreement between all […]

13 April 2017

Local

Passengers left stranded amid nationwide bus strike

Thousands of passengers across the country are likely to be left stranded on Wednesday due to strike action by bus drivers. Bus transport sector unions say their members won’t be returning to work until their demands are met. Starting Wednesday, drivers affiliated to five unions, including Satawu and Numsa will be protesting over wages and poor working conditions. Since January, parties have failed to reach agreement despite involving the CCMA. The sector’s biggest […]

12 April 2017

negotiations

Unions call on companies to be fair, transaprent during wage negotiations

Commuters frustrated as national bus strike remains unresolved

Passengers left stranded amid nationwide bus strike

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