The National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa has agreed to a new three-year wage deal for steelworkers, bringing an end to a strike that’s dragged on since October 5.
The strike affected mining, construction, engineering and metallurgical businesses. In view is the general secretary of the National Union of Metalworkers of SA, Irvin Jim. File photo.The National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa has agreed to a new three-year wage deal for steelworkers, bringing an end to a strike that’s dragged on since October 5.
“We will compromise and accept the current offer for the sole purpose of settling the current strike in the best interest of our members,” Jim said. “Numsa members have paid a heavy price during the strike, and it is in their interest that the union does everything possible to ensure that we resolve the strike as soon as possible, as every day on a strike is a sacrifice.”
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