SALGA strikes ‘game-changing’ 5-year wage deal with unions SAMWU and IMATU

The two labour unions and the South African Local Government Association settled on a number of conditions, including a 6% wage hike in the first year of the agreement.

JOHANNESBURG - Local municipalities across the country have averted disruptions to service delivery following a five-year wage deal.

SAMWU, IMATU, and SALGA have now agreed to a 6%increase in year 1, CPI plus 0.75% increase for years two and three, and CPI plus 1.25% increase in years four and five. While Koen admitted the agreement was negotiated under tough conditions, he believes the long-term deal will pay off.

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