Samwu unimpressed by 4% wage hike offer
The SA Municipal Workers Union (Samwu) has confirmed a 4% wage increase offer from the South African Local Government Association (SALGA).
The trade union is demanding an 8% wage increase, including an R15,000 minimum wage, 70% medical aid contributions by the employer and an R3,000 a month housing allowance.
Wage negotiations at the South African Local Government Bargaining Council kicked off in July and are expected to conclude this week.
SAMWU Deputy General Secretary Nkhetheni Muthavhi said they will now take the latest offer to their members for consultation.
"The current offer from SALGA falls far short of addressing the financial pressures our members face due to the rising cost of living.
"As a union, we have been mandated to not settle for anything less than a substantial wage increase that reflects the true worth of municipal workers.
"The proposed sectoral minimum wage of R9,890 is inadequate, and SAMWU remains resolute in its demand for a substantial increase that ensures a living wage for all municipal workers.”
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