LETTER: Bargaining councils a barrier to jobs, says DA
Tito Mboweni should support small business and the unemployed, not kowtow to unions
Finance minister Tito Mboweni has an unenviable task ahead of him. He has said “If you cannot effect deep structural economic reforms, then game over!” Focusing purely on job creation, I encourage Mboweni to have a look at one small tweak that could create a million jobs or more.
He has clearly stated that he believes the uncoupling of small business from the bargaining councils would make financial sense. Daily I receive calls from small businesses telling me they cannot afford their current staff, let alone employ others, if they have to adhere to all the terms and conditions of the various bargaining councils. ..
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