Massmart says it's reached an agreement with striking workers
The Union has been demanding a R500 salary increase across the board, while the retail giant - which owns stores including Makro, Game and Builders Warehouse - has been offering R320.
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The Union has been demanding a R500 salary increase across the board, while the retail giant - which owns stores including Makro, Game and Builders Warehouse - has been offering R320.
The parties reopened negotiations last week, but have been mum about whether or not an improved offer has been tabled.
While Massmart has expressed confidence that a strike at Builders Warehouse will not disrupt operations, organised labour says a deal is imminent.
Some of Massmart's Saccawu-affiliated members were on strike on Black Friday.
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