ESKOM NEGOTIATIONS
Nene's dare to Eskom unions: show us how SA can afford your wage demands
Finance Minister Nhlanhla Nene has dared Eskom unions to table proposals on how the fiscus can foot the bill for wage increases when they meet with him.This was after the National Union of Mineworkers (NUM), Solidarity and the National Union of Metalworkers of SA (Numsa) had sought intervention from Nene and Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan after they failed to reach an agreement with Eskom on Tuesday.The finance ministry told Business Day there were no official meeting requests from the unions as yet.Nene’s office explained on Wednesday that the unionists would have to attend the meeting when it eventually happened in their capacity as both workers and taxpayers, with each role requiring a different approach."Should it be that they want the fiscus to fund the proposed wage increases, the minister of finance would kindly request that they meet him wearing two hats: (a) as trade unionists and (b) as taxpayers. As trade unionists, they can request the funding, but as taxpaye...
Would you like to comment on this article?
Sign up (it's quick and free) or sign in now.
Please read our Comment Policy before commenting.
Subscribe now to unlock this article.
Support BusinessLIVE’s award-winning journalism for R129 per month (digital access only).
There’s never been a more important time to support independent journalism in SA. Our subscription packages now offer an ad-free experience for readers.
Cancel anytime.
Questions? Email helpdesk@businesslive.co.za or call 0860 52 52 00. Got a subscription voucher? Redeem it now.