Public sector workers demand 7% salary hike
4 May 2021 4:29 PM public sector wages Martin Jansen
Share This: Union leaders are not keen to advocate for strike action, says Martin Jansen, Director at Workers World Media Productions.
The government met with trade unions on Tuesday after public sector wage negotiations failed two weeks ago.
According to Public Service Co-ordinating Bargaining Council rules, after 42 days of talks, either party may declare a dispute.
That period ends today.
Union leaders last week said they intend to declare a dispute, which could lead to a strike.
The government is offering no salary hikes this year while unions demand 7%.