Car makers hail strike-free wage negotiation with Numsa
CAR makers have agreed a new three-year wage deal with a key union, the National Union of Metalworkers of SA (Numsa) — without any disruptions to production.The agreement held the promise of a longer-term and stable investment planning horizon for SA’s seven vehicle manufacturers, the Automotive Manufacturing Employers’ Organisation (Ameo) said on Friday.The signing of the agreement in Port Elizabeth on Friday marks a significant achievement as it is the first time since 2007 and only the fifth time in the history of the sector’s collective bargaining process that it has been successfully negotiated without any disruption or work stoppages.The employers’ organisation said it offered an enhanced and competitive wage structure and benefits for the industry’s hourly paid workers‚Among the highlights of the agreement is a housing plan to provide access to more housing for employees at the various manufacturing plants."The signing of our new agreement is testament to the value of proacti...
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