Johnathan Paoli
Trade Union Nehawu said on Wednesday that it wanted clarity from the presiding officers concerning the 70% salary hike approved for Parliamentary Secretary, Xolile George which in effect means he now earns R4.4 million per annum.
Nehawu’s concerns follow the exposure of what some have called ‘backroom moves’ by both the NA and NCOP to increase George’s salary after his appointment in May last year at the maximum allowable salary of R2.6 million. (can we write NA and NCOP in full first before we apply caps)
The trade union represents almost 1000 parliamentary staff, and branch secretary Temba Gubula said that its members have been asking questions about the matter, but that further information from Parliament was required before Nehawu could express a solid position.
“We are in the process of writing to the presiding officers to seek answers as to why this decision and why the union
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