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Public Sector Strike: The Tripartite Alliance needs to stop playing political games and put South Africa first

Posted by Ian Ollis on Friday, September 3, 2010,
Press Release: 1 September 2010
     
There are two battles being fought at the moment between government and the unions. On the one hand there is an ostensible fight for better wages; on the other hand, there is a political battle of wills. It is quite clear from the statement made by Cosatu Secretary General Zwelinzima Vavi this evening according to EyewitnessNews -- that the majority of Cosatu-affiliated unions have rejected government’s revised wage offer -- and from the conduct of Ne...
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Unions say no to Government offer

Posted by Ian Ollis on Thursday, September 2, 2010,
August 2010 - Source: News Today

Striking public service unions have rejected the government's latest wage offer, South African TV reported on Wednesday.

"The overwhelming majority have rejected the offer," Cosatu general secretary Zwelinzima Vavi says.

The government was offering a 7.5% wage increase and a R800 monthly housing allowance.

The strike has been ongoing for more than two weeks, with unions wanting an 8.6% increase and R1000 monthly housing allowance.

The Democratic Alliance h...


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