OPINION | I believe Cosatu needs to take such a firm and in fact irreconcilable stand, given how grave the existing socioeconomic crisis and its consequences are for its members and the broader working class, writes Ebrahim Harvey.
Gallo Images/Alet Pretoriusake a firm and in fact irreconcilable stand, given how grave the existing socioeconomic crisis and its consequences are for its members and the broader working class, writes It is that time of the year when trade unions in the public sector negotiate wage increases with the ANC government, and once again after reaching a deadlock last week members voted electronically during the week on whether or not to go on a protected strike as a result.
The unions are demanding a 3% wage increase, but the government has refused to budge from its 2% offer.Get 14 days free to read all our investigative and in-depth journalism. Thereafter you will be billed R75 per month. You can cancel anytime and if you cancel within 14 days you won't be billed.