ANA reports that the National Union of Metalworkers of SA (Numsa) said on Monday it was meeting employers in the motor retail and components sector through the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) to try and break a deadlock in negotiations regarding wages and other benefits.  

The union indicated that, among other issues, talks with the Fuel Retailers Association of Southern Africa (FRA), the Retail Motor Industry (RMI) and the National Employers’ Association of SA (Neasa) had broken down over a peace clause seeking to lock the union into a three-year wage deal.  Another long standing point of contention was a transport/night shift allowance for fuel station workers.  The union stated on Monday:  "We hope that this time, employers will be ready to engage meaningfully.  So far, the only offer they have made is to offer a five percent increase over a three-year period.  They have not responded to day to day issues affecting workers on the shop floor."

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