Transnet and unions prepare for showdown over pay
Satawu and Untu demand increases of as much as five times inflation, citing the high cost of living
05 March 2025 - 11:49
UPDATED 05 March 2025 - 23:13
The two largest unions at Transnet have demanded wage increases five times the rate of inflation, citing a variety of issues facing the working class, adding another layer of complexity for CEO Michelle Phillips.
In what could be a sign that both parties recognise the high stakes and the strong likelihood for disagreements, the parties signed picketing rules two weeks before the negotiations started on Tuesday...
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