The New Age reports that the Chemical Energy Paper Printing Wood and Allied Workers’ Union (Ceppwawu) says it will embark on an industrial strike on Thursday to demand a better living wage in the petroleum industry.
On Tuesday, the union served a two days’ strike notice on chemical industry employers, the National Petroleum Employers’ Association, as well as the National Bargaining Council. It is seeking a 9% wage increase, while employer are offering 6.5%. Ceppwawu spokesperson Clement Chitja indicated that they wanted a one-year deal, whereas the employers were seeking a multi-year arrangement. Shift payments are also at issue.
- Read this report by Sipho Jack in full at The New Age
- See too, Ceppwawu expected to go on strike in petroleum sector on Thursday, at EWN
- Read Ceppwawu’s press statement at SA Labour News
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