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Engineering News reports that the National Union of Metalworkers of SA (Numsa) has concluded a three-year wage agreement in the tyre manufacturing sector, effective from 31 July this year to 30 June 2028.
The union reports that it negotiated across-the-board (ATB) wage increases for all hourly paid employees in Grades 1 to 7. These encompass a 5.5% increase effective 1 July 2025 (backdated), a 5% increase from 1 July 2026, and a 5% increase from 1 July 2027. In addition to the ATB increases, Numsa says it secured a commitment to move qualifying employees from the minimum to the maximum rate per grade over the three-year period. This means that employees below the maximum rate will receive additional increases yearly to close the gap and, by 30 June 2028, all qualifying employees – employed before 30 June 2025 – will be earning the maximum rate for their grade. Numsa also negotiated a contribution of 10c an hour from both employers and employees into a housing fund to support future housing needs. This initiative will be managed in a tax-effective manner and elevated to the bargaining council for implementation.
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