Satawu makes counter-offer to employers amid bus strike
The strike over pay and other employee conditions began more than three weeks ago, leaving thousands of commuters stranded nationwide.
JOHANNESBURG - South African Transport and Allied Workers Union (Satawu) has confirmed its now made a counter-offer to bus service employers as the nationwide strike continues.
The strike over pay and other employee conditions began more than three weeks ago, leaving thousands of commuters stranded nationwide.
The Bargaining Council and the CCMA offered 8.75% salary increase for the first year and 8.25% for the second year, dating back to the beginning of April.
Satawu's Zanele Sabela says after discussions, the unions involved have submitted their counter-offer for employers.
“Out of that meeting, came a counter-offer which says 9% for the first year and 7% for the second year. It has already been communicated to the Bargaining Council and the council will take it to the employer.”
