Johnathan Paoli
THE SABC said it noted Cosatu’s concerns over ongoing salary negotiations between the national broadcaster and its employees.
Cosatu said it was concerned that the SABC had proceeded to implement salary adjustments despite the matter not being resolved at the CCMA.
The dispute over salary adjustments involves employees affiliated to the Communications Workers Union (CWU), the Broadcasting, Electronic, Media & Allied Workers Union (BEMAWU) members and non-unionised workers.
Cosatu spokesperson, Matthew Parks said the latest action by the broadcaster undermined collective bargaining.
“Management needs to come and engage in good faith and bring back stability to the once proud SABC to ensure workers’ voices are being heard and their legitimate grievances are being addressed. Employees need to be treated with respect,” Parks said.
However, the SABC spokesperson, Mmoni Seapolelo has disputed Cosatu’s assertion that the public broadcaster has undermined collective bargaining, and said that due to the private
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