STAFF REPORTER|
THE COSATU-affiliated Southern African and Clothing Textile Workers’ Union (SACTWU) said on Wednesday it has settled its 2022/2023 wage negotiations in the General Goods and Handbags (GGH) leather section.
GGH is a sub-sector of the leather industry.
The union said this new collective agreement was successfully concluded under the auspices of the National Bargaining Council of the Leather Industry of South Africa, with employers represented by the Association of South African Manufacturers of Luggage, Handbags & General Goods.
“Our members in this sector will receive a 7.25% wage increase, which will come into effect on the 1st of July this year,” said SACTWU General Secretary, Andre Kriel.
“This new collective agreement will be valid for a 12-month period from 1st July 2022 until the end of June 2023. The parties will enter into fresh wage negotiations early next year, for a new collective agreement to take effect from 1 July 2023.”
The union further expressed that it is pleased with the development, especially in an environment with employers unilaterally reengaging on collective agreements having become an increasing new trend.
INSIDE POLITICS
