Public sector unions prepare for legal action over wages
First April salaries will be paid on Wednesday and workers will be watching to see whether the state has stuck to its agreement
13 April 2020 - 16:25
Public sector unions have said they will mount a legal challenge this week to force the government to implement a wage increase agreement for SA’s public servants.
The unions’ decision comes despite assurances by public service & administration minister Senzo Mchunu that the state was committed to implementing the wage increases on April 1 notwithstanding the socioeconomic challenges facing the country. ..
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