|
JOBS | TENDERS | DATING |
|
|
THE SMART NEWS SOURCE | Feb 10 2012 21:31 | LAST UPDATED Feb 10 2012 21:31 |
|
Sasol, PetroSA and Engen trade unions have declared a dispute with their employers after wage talks broke down, Solidarity said on Friday. "The current wage offer is a slap in the face and does not in the slightest attempt to pay employees in the sector a living wage," said Solidarity spokesperson Jaco Kleynhans. "In addition, it is still 2,4% lower than the current inflation level that was calculated at 8,4%." Food inflation was standing at 13,6%, he added, saying it placed further pressure on employees. "Trade unions in the petroleum sector of the National Bargaining Council for the chemical industry declared a dispute following the failure of negotiations with employers in the industry after two rounds," said Kleynhans. "Sasol, PetroSA and Engen are among the largest employers in the sector." Employers were offering a 6% wage increase while trade unions are demanding a 15% hike, said Kleynhans. Solidarity submitted a consolidated wage demand alongside the Chemical, Energy, Paper, Printing, Wood and Allied Workers' Union and the South African Chemical Workers' Union. -- Sapa  CONTINUES BELOW TOPICS IN THIS ARTICLE
comment guidelines
|
Client Media Releases
IN THIS WEEK'S PAPER
SUBSCRIBE: - Paper edition - iPad edition (NEW!) - Kindle edition - Digital edition Read stories online  @mailandguardian - Top stories & newsflashes @NicDawes - M&G editor Nic Dawes @ChrisRoperZA - Editor, M&G Online @amabhungane - M&G Centre for Investigative Journ @mgfeed - Our whole news feed Advertisements |
Contact Us | About Us | Story Tip-offs | Social media policy | Online Advertising | Print Advertising | Subscriptions | Topics A-Z | Mobile Sites | Privacy Policy | RSS Feed
All material © Mail & Guardian Online. Material may not be published or reproduced in any form without prior written permission.
 |
 |