STAFF REPORTER
THE National Education, Health and Allied Workers’ Union (Nehawu) has announced that the union intends to intensify its public service strike action on Monday as it awaits a decision by the Labour Appeals Court for a judgement on the legality of the protests.
Nehawu’s Secretary-General Zola Saphetha said on Sunday that “no amount of litigation or intimidation by government will deter it from fighting for public servants, defending collective bargaining, and the rights of workers.”
Saphetha also accused government of misleading and confusing workers on its 4.7% wage offer.
Public sector workers, represented by nine unions, are demanding a 10% salary increase, a R2 500 housing allowance, and bursaries for their children.
The government has offered a 4.7% increase.
“We need to clarify that the percentage that the employer is actually offering is a mere 0.5 % due to the fact that the gratuity will now go into
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