By Akani Nkuna
The National Union of Metalworkers of SA has welcomed the signing of a multi-year, above-inflation wage agreement in the plastic sector, where inflation stands at 2.8%.
The deal forms part of the Plastic Industry Main Collective Agreement. It covers around 34,000 workers nationally and falls under the Metal Engineering Industries Bargaining Council.
Numsa spokesperson Phakamile Hlubi-Majola said it includes he Plastics Convertors Association of South Africa, Cape Engineers and Founders Association, KwaZulu-Natal Engineering Industries Association, Light Engineering Industries Association.
“This is a victory for the union because even during these challenging economic times, NUMSA negotiates increases above inflation, in an attempt to cushion the workers and their families against the negative impact of the high cost of living,” she said in statement on Monday.
Hlubi-Majola said the deal covered 1 July 2025 to 30 June 2028. The increases will be staggered, with a 7% wage hike in
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