Sars commissioner Edward Kieswetter would not be drawn out on the effect the strike would have on revenue collection.
In an unprecedented move that could bring revenue collection in South Africa to an indefinite standstill, the National Education, Health and Allied Workers’ Union has launched a countrywide strike – starting next Wednesday – calling on the SA Revenue Service to accede to its wage increase demands, following a deadlock that has dragged beyond four months.
“Given the current economic climate, such trade disruptions could have quite an effect on the country’s balance sheet – in both the short and the long run – through contracts, agreements and possibly affecting future trade agreements. Saphetha said wage negotiations began in January, with the union declaring a dispute “after it was clear that the employer was not forthcoming on our wage demands”.
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Nehawu to embark on ‘full-blown’ strike at Sars over wage demandsThe union joins the Public Servants' Association, which announced last week it would also go on strike.
Read more »
Nehawu ready to go ahead with ‘full-blown’ strike at Sars as wage talks deadlockThe union held a press briefing in Kibler Park, in the south of Johannesburg, on Tuesday to layout its plans for the strike, which is planned to start on 25 May.
Read more »
Nehawu protests at Unisa over axing of shop stewardsNehawu chair Ivan Ramogale said union members would continue to protest until their demands were met.
Read more »
Second union announces plans to strike at SARS | Fin24Days after the Public Servants' Association served SARS with notice of a strike, the National Education, Health, and Allied Workers' Union said it also plans to down tools.
Read more »
Rigid Sars penalty drives taxpayer complianceBut many of those who do comply see it another ‘revenue generator’.
Read more »
Unions to embark on ‘full-blown strike’ at Sars for higher wagesThe Public Servants Association and the National Education, Health and Allied Workers’ Union will start their strike on May 25
Read more »