AllAfrica.com: South Africa: Teachers’ Union Suspends Strike
The National Professional Teachers’ Organisation (Naptosa) has suspended its participation in the public service strike, but its members are not prepared to sign the government’s wage deal on offer.
Teachers’ union pulls out of South Africa strike
Johannesburg – A union representing teachers Sunday ended its participation in a 24-day-old public sector strike over pay that has crippled hospitals and schools in South Africa.
The National Professional Teachers’ Organisation of South Africa, announcing its withdrawal from the strike, said it was not happy with the government’s latest wage offer but felt it was time to resume classes, SABC public broadcaster reported.
Hundreds of thousands of workers, mostly nurses and teachers, have downed tools since June 1 to press their demands for improved wages.
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