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Union Member Says Transnet Strikes Will Intensify

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  • Further Colour On The Rejected Transnet Wage Offer:
  • Following discussions with worker representatives, Transnet SOC Ltd. had proposed as much as a 5.3% raise in wages over the next three years, compared with a maximum of 5% it offered previously.
  • However, employee representatives will only consider an increase of at least 7%, Carestone Damons, a member of the United National Transport Union’s bargaining team, said by phone on Thursday. (BBG)
    • “The workers are adamant that they will intensify the strike and continue the strike” until their demands are met, Damons added.

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