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The Citizen reports that at least 20,000 petroleum sector workers went on strike on Thursday, Clement Chitja, spokesperson for the Chemical Energy Paper Printing Wood and Allied Workers’ Union (Ceppwawu), claimed.
He warned that pumps at filling stations could run dry in about three days. Employees picketed outside refineries and fuel depots, pushing for a 9% pay rise against a 7% offer from oil giants, including Sasol, Chevron and Total SA. Petrol pump attendants are not included in the sanctioned action. Trade union federation Cosatu said it was unacceptable that employers had not acceded to the “reasonable demands” of workers, considering that inflation meant food, transport, goods and services had orbited away from the reach of working class families.
- Read this report by Denise Williams & AFP in full at The Citizen
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