The state-owned freight-transport company says any industrial action is illegal, as trade union Untu has not followed Labour Relations Act prescripts
Durban harbour. Picture: MARIANNE SCHWANKHART
“Since tabling an initial offer, Transnet has made concerted efforts by improving its wage offer a further four occasions, in spite of the operational and financial challenges facing the organisation, understanding fully the impact any strike action would have on employees, industry and the economy. “Transnet’s primary focus remains to avoid mass industrial action, as this will have a profound impact on economic activity across all sectors, and urges workers to consider the long-term consequences of the strike on themselves, their colleagues, their families and the South African economy as a whole,” said spokesperson Ayanda Shezi.
Talks between Transnet and the leadership of the Untu and the South African Transport and Allied Workers Union to discuss the salary dispute and the pending strike action declared by both unions failed to reach a positive outcome.
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