Employers offered an increase of 8% for all employees, and 10% increase for the lowest paid members Ceppwawu's decision on whether or not to accept is expected by Wednesday afternoon Chemical, Energy, Paper, Printing, Wood and Allied Workers' Union (Ceppwawu) national policy co-ordinator John Appolis says the union has sent the revised 8% increase offer to their members and a decision is expected by Wednesday afternoon.According to several news sources, on Tuesday morning , Ceppwawu's chief negotiator Jerry Nkosi reportedly said that the union is not happy with the revised 8% offer and has rejected it. Ceppwawu is demanding a 13% increase.Appolis says wage negotiations between the fuel industry employers and Ceppwawu could continue if a resolution isn't reached on Wednesday."We are trying to schedule more meetings for Thursday and Friday, though we'll have a better indication after our members get back to us," said Appolis.Labour Minister Nelisiwe Oliphant on Tuesday expressed her ...
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