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Members of the Public Servants Association (PSA) employed at the State Information and Technology Agency (SITA) are set to go on a full blown strike on Wednesday demanding a salary increase of 7.5% while the employer’s last offer was 5%.
PSA spokesperson Reuben Maleka said the union is disappointed by the offer and warned that the strike action will result in the disruption of services in hospitals, Home Affairs and at SASSA grant payment points.
“Our demand is 7,5% which is a settlement range that we have reached from an initial 12%. The employer on Monday came up with a provocation of wanting to implement a 5% increase instead of engaging with us.
“As the PSA we are very disappointed with the conduct of the employer. Our members are more than upset because they are saying this shows arrogance and unappreciation by SITA.
“Hospitals and clinics, licence departments,
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