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Uasa contemplating sugar industry strike

Uasa contemplating sugar industry strike

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19th May 2014

By: Leandi Kolver

Creamer Media Deputy Editor

  

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Trade union Uasa was balloting its members to gauge their support for strike action in the sugar industry, following the declaration of a wage dispute in the Sugar Bargaining Council, Uasa spokesperson Andre Venter said on Monday.

He said after conciliation failed a certificate was issued confirming that the dispute remained unresolved.

Uasa was demanding an increase of 11% for its members, while the final industry offer consisted of two options, namely a 7.25% increase across the board with an additional R100 for A-band employees and R50 for B-band employees effective April 1, or a 7.5% increase across the board.

“Should the workers in the Sugar Bargaining Council decide in favour of strike action, this could mean major disruption in the industry,” Venter said.

Edited by Tracy Klückow
Creamer Media Contributing Editor

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