Meanwhile, the Public Servants Association has turned down the government’s 7% salary raise proposal, saying it does not account for the soaring cost of living
The second union on strike at the agency, Nehawu, is yet to say whether it will end the strike
The Public Service Association confirmed on Tuesday night that lengthy talks between the tax agency and unions had collapsed
Unionists want greater transparency after revelations and allegations about impropriety
As deadly fires tear through unsafe buildings in Gauteng, civil servants tell state: ‘We warned you’
The fire comes after the unions were told just last Friday that the department would not be moving offices despite their complaints about safety
The move is in line with a reconfiguration process to drastically cut the state’s wage bill
The PSA and the agency have not been able to reach an agreement on wage increases for workers since the union tabled its demands in February
Social grant beneficiaries who draw their money at ATMs might have to wait a little longer to access it
The PSA received court papers on Monday to say that the department of social development would apply for an interdict to stop the strike
The PSA has been engaged in prolonged and conflict-ridden wage negotiations
The strike is planned from June 11 and will take place on days when there are no pay outs
The PSA says it will begin a fresh round of strike action on Monday June 11, starting with protests it is calling a "Day of Rage".
The protracted public sector wage negotiations are close to being clinched with 42% of the employees represented having signed the three year deal
Calling the PSA a puppy, the teachers’ union has accused the organisation of having no political clarity.
Nupsaw general secretary Success Mataitsane said the union “rejects this agreement with the contempt it deserves”
Despite calls for more consultation an agreement is set to be signed on Monday
The PSA which represents 238 000 members is sticking to its demand for 10% raises across the board and balloted its members this week towards a strike
The protracted standoff between unions and the government could end in a civil service strike
Public sector unions fear that the new minister won’t keep old promises
