The National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa has deadlocked at the Road Accident Fund (RAF). We met the employer on Thursday under the auspices of the CCMA for wage talks.  We are demanding a 9% increase and 13th cheque.

Initially the employer had made an offer of 7% increase, but yesterday, they put it on record that they are withdrawing the offer that they put on the table. They are now offering 0%. They also reject the demand for a 13th cheque.

It is outrageous that RAF is denying workers an increase and offering zero per cent increase, and are also rejecting the demand for a 13th cheque. The management is provoking workers into embarking on strike action. Both NUMSA and RAF management have exchanged draft picketing rules, so that we can work on a final document.

We will be meeting again with the CCMA on the 29th of July to finalize picketing rules.

Aluta continua!

The struggle continues!

 

Issued by The National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa