Workers at PRASA are accusing the organisation of approaching wage negotiations in bad faith.
Unions SATAWU and UNTU are demanding a 15% wage increase. The employer is offering 5%, citing the lack of funds.
Workers unions say their three-year wage agreement at PRASA lapsed in March 2023 and their 15 000 members have been left in limbo. for years with full pay at the tune of R59 million annually. The unions believe that their money can address their wage demands. Labour unions say they want an explanation from PRASA as they believe the prolonged suspensions without a resolution are double jeopardy for the suspended workers.
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