Unions in bus sector accept 4% wage hike with ‘heavy heart’
Unions say the amount does not address increase cost of living, while employers complain they can ill afford the increase
14 April 2021 - 15:11
The SA Road Passenger Bargaining Council (Sarpbac), a platform for employer organisations and unions to negotiate collective agreements, has defended the 4% wage increase for the bus industry, saying it will create stability in a sector trying to recoup losses spawned by Covid-19.
Some employers have said they could ill afford the increase as they were forced to cut back on operational costs by parking some of their coaches due to low demand, cutting workers’ salaries and laying off some employees...
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