Mail & Guardian (South Africa)
May 25, 2007
Public-sector unions outline wage demands
Johannesburg
Public-sector unions on Friday warned the government of
“indefinite labour action” if their demands for better
pay and working conditions were not met.
The unions outlined six demands in a two-page
memorandum submitted to the government in mass marches
across the country.
These included a 12% salary increase, the filling of
vacant posts and a housing allowance in line with
housing costs and salaries.
“Failure to meet these demands by May 31 2007 will
result in indefinite labour action by all unions until
the demands are met.”
The unions indicated they were willing to return to
negotiations if the state “drastically” improved its 6%
wage-increase offer.
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