Eskom trade unions are expected to make an announcement this
morning on the “failed wage negotiations”.
The National Union of Metalwokers of SA (Numsa), National Union of
Mineworkers (NUM) and Solidarity were set to address the media in Braamfontein,
Johannesburg, at 11am today.
This was to “brief members of the media and the general public on
the failed wage negotiations with the monopoly power utility Eskom”.
A strike has been looming at Eskom, causing the Commission for
Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) to become involved in wage
negotiations.
Solidarity said yesterday evening that the unresolved wage dispute
between the national power supplier and the three unions had been referred for
arbitration.
The CCMA issued a certificate of non-resolution on the matter
yesterday afternoon.
Eskom’s final offer last night included an increase of 8% across
the board.
It also included an offer of either a housing subsidy of R500 for all
workers whether they have a subsidy or not or R800 for workers who did not have
a housing benefit.
The trade unions were demanding a wage increase of 9% across the
board and a R4 000 housing allowance.
