NEWS ANALYSIS: Bargaining council in bid to include all bus drivers in settlement
The relief that accompanied the end of the 26-day bus strike will be short-lived for some workers who may end up not receiving the wage increases they fought for. As companies and workers count the financial losses of the action, the South African Road Passenger Bargaining Council will be fighting another battle to ensure all workers benefit from the new wage agreement. The council would write to the labour minister to request that the wage agreement be extended to cover all companies, as only 80% of the industry belonged to the council, general secretary Gary Wilson said. Settlement agreement Until the extension agreement has been reached, workers of the 20% of employers who are not affiliated to the council will reap no benefits from the agreement. Companies can also apply to be exempted from the deal after proving they are unable to foot the bill for the new wages. Organised labour and employers reached a settlement agreement this week, guaranteeing covered employees a 9% wage in...
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