DStv Channel 403 Monday, 23 December 2024

Transnet strike continues as no agreement reached

JOHANNESBURG - Transnet workers are standing by their demands for a wage increase of between 12 and 13 percent.

They have not been working since last week.

Transnet is only offering an increase of between 3 and 4 percent.

READ: Transnet strike could cost SA billions

Billions of rands and thousands of jobs are on the line as no agreement has yet been reached.

Satawu has rejected the latest offer of between 4.25 and 5 percent.

READ: Transnet Strike | Talks underway at CCMA

SAFTU general secretary, Zwelinzima earlier said they’re in solidarity with striking Transnet workers.

Vavi says Saftu rejects, in the strongest form, the 3 percent wage offer made by government.

Meanwhile, the unions have agreed to rules of picketing at the CCMA.

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