Speed bumps ahead for SA’s motor sector
The motor sector’s multiyear wage agreement has come to an end. It’s unclear yet what will replace it – but bruising employer-union talks look likely, with the possibility of grim consequences for the economy
04 July 2019 - 05:00
President Cyril Ramaphosa is drawing inspiration from the automotive industry in his bid to grow SA’s economy. But the sector is facing problems of its own. Against a backdrop of dwindling vehicle sales, a multiyear wage agreement came to an end last weekend.
Employers and labour are braced for potentially bruising talks — and the economy may suffer if they fail to find common ground...
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