Numsa preparing for strike in motor sector after wage talks fall flat
Metalworkers union Numsa says it has set in motion plans to embark on a nationwide strike in the motor sector at the end of the month.
This comes after two days of wage negotiations fell flat.
Numsa says one of the employers in the industry put in an offer of an increase of between 3 and 4% on the table, while the other has offered nothing.
Spokesperson Phakamile Hlubi-Majola says the union is standing firm on its 12% wage increase demand across the board.
“It is unfortunate that the Fuel Retail Association made an offer which we cannot accept. They offered 4% across the board for all forecourt attendants. They have offered 3% for Chars and also 3% for cashiers. This is for the duration of the 3-year agreement.
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“What is even worse, is that this proposal by the FRA is on condition that Numsa must drop all the other demands. The Retail Motor Industry was expected to make an offer but they have not yet done so.
“It is unfortunate that employers wasted the time which was allocated to them. We are now at the point where we are forced to declare a deadlock.”
Hlubi-Majola says the union is now at the point where it will declare a deadlock.
“We are at the mercy of the CCMA and employers. The ball is in their court. They have the power to stop the looming national strike in the motor sector if they put a meaningful offer on the table.
“We are always ready to talk and there is still time to avert a strike.”
