POST OFFICE HOLDS OFF LOCK-OUT

THE South African Post Office agreed on Thursday night to hold off its decision to lock out striking workers until further discussions with the Communication Workers Union take place on Friday. Post Office spokesman Ben Rootman said said the Post Office will meet with union leaders again on Friday to discuss the wage dispute that has moved from a strike last week to a go-slow. The CWU has rejected pay rises of 10,01%t for the lowest-paid workers and 7% for those in higher ranks. It is insisting on increases of 14% and 10% respectively.