Page 4 - Transnet Strike News Today

Transnet has been marred with strike action since last week by workers affiliated to transport unions, the South African Transport and Allied Workers Union and the United Transport & Allied Trade Union. Here’s why a prolonged strike by Transnet workers could affect you.

Satawu and Untu say the new offer of 4% to 5% by the troubled parastatal is unreasonable and an insult to the striking workers.

Steel and engineering body Seisfa is urging unions and Transnet to resolve the ongoing strike. Billions could be lost if the mass action continues.

Transnet has been offering hikes of between 3% and 4%, while unions want a more inflation-related increase.

The South African Federation of Trade Unions General Secretary Zwelinzima says they are in solidarity with striking Transnet workers. 

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The South African Transport and Allied Workers Union has rejected a new wage offer by Transnet.

Transnet has offered increases ranging from 3% to 4% but the unions want a more inflation-based hike.

Untu members downed tools on Thursday and their counterparts from Satawu joined them on Monday.

Ports and rail services are being affected, with unions and the parastatal set to meet at the CCMA on Monday to find a way forward.