ANA reports that the National Union of Metalworkers of SA (Numsa) has lodged a dispute with the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) against ArcelorMittal SA (Amsa) after a deadlock was reached in wage talks.  

The union is demanding an 11% wage increase across the board, a rise in the company’s rate of medical aid contributions from 60% to 80%, and a 1% increase in the provident fund contribution, amongst other items.  Amsa has offered a 7.5% pay hike for the lowest paid worker, 6.5% for the highest paid, 6.3% for directors, 6% for management and a 6.5% increase in the company contribution to medical aid.  The union said the company’s offer did not go far enough in addressing the immediate and pressing concerns of workers and their families.  It warned it would embark on a strike if the company failed to address these “fundamental demands”.  The CCMA hearing is scheduled for Wednesday.

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