TimesLIVE reports that SANParks employees are expected to embark on a nationwide strike this week following unresolved wage negotiations.  

National Union of Public Service and Allied Workers (Nupsaw) spokesperson Kagiso Makoe said the union, joined by the Health and Other Services Personnel Trade Union of South Africa (Hospersa), would stage a one-day strike after SANParks failed to implement the Commission for Conciliation‚ Mediation and Arbitration’s (CCMA’s) recommendation of a wage increase of 8% from 1 April.  Makoe said the union had sought an 11.5% “market-related” increase.  According to Makoe‚ SANParks offered 6%‚ plus 1% from 1 June and another 1% on 1 October.  "We believe that this offer is totally unfair‚ following the hours‚ Sundays and public holidays that our members have to work‚" said Makoe.  SANParks confirmed the strike and requested guests to note that the one-day protest action would be focused at the Paul Kruger Gate to the Kruger National Park.

• Read the full original of the above report by Iavan Pijoos at BusinessLive

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