Eskom implements conditional 1.5% basic wage increase offer

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Eskom implements conditional 1.5% basic wage increase offer
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Eskom has announced that it will implement a conditional 1.5% basic wage increase and changes to conditions of service offer with effect from July 1.

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“This decision has been formally communicated to the three recognised trade unions: the National Union of Mineworkers, the National Union of Metalworkers of SA and Solidarity. Mantshantsha said Eskom had identified possible adjustments in the overtime, travel and transfer benefits, among others. He said these adjustments would also be implemented on July 1.

The power utility urged employees and labour unions to put the national interest and respect for the rule of law first.

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