Pick ‘n Pay wage dispute continues

By Jurina Nkwazi
13 October 2010

The South Africa Commercial, Catering and Allied Workers Union (SSACAWU) say Pick 'n Pay have failed to respond to employees wage demands.

The union wants a R550 per month increase or 12%, a 10% Staff discount on basic food items, 120 hours per month guaranteed for Variable Time Employees and a one year wage agreement.

Workers embarked on a three day strike in September and have now applied to The Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) for the establishment of picket rules in preparation for a protracted strike action.

On October 6th a meeting held by the CCMA occurred where no agreement was reached between parties.

The parties agreed to meet on the 26th of October, in an attempt to reach an agreement on picket rules.

Meanwhile, SACCAWU said they will continue to have meetings over the next two weeks to prepare for strike action.

SACCAWU has further demanded an end to the use of labour brokers and the establishment of a Centralised Bargaining Forum for the retail sector.

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