Unions reject revised Transnet offer as parties start cooling-off period
Labour warns it will take to streets if talks fail
10 March 2025 - 12:19
UPDATED 10 March 2025 - 23:03
The United National Transport Union (Untu) and the SA Transport and Allied Workers Union (Satawu) have rejected Transnet’s revised wage offer for above-inflation increases, raising the spectre of an industrial action that could disrupt port operations and blight the struggling economy.
The parties met at Esselen Park outside Kempton Park for intense negotiations over three days last week. The rail and ports operator revised its offer to 5.5% for the first and second years and 5% in the last year of the agreement...
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